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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,899.59, 999,101.35 and 401,713.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,899.59, 999,101.35 and 401,713.18 is: 554,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,899.59 : 999,101.35 = 401,713.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,899.59/999,101.35 = 401,713.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,899.59x = 999,101.35 × 401,713.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,899.59x = 401,352,178,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,352,178,455.18/723,899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,430.73

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