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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,900.59, 999,102.73 and 401,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,900.59, 999,102.73 and 401,714.18 is: 554,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,900.59 : 999,102.73 = 401,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,900.59/999,102.73 = 401,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,900.59x = 999,102.73 × 401,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,900.59x = 401,353,733,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,353,733,917.71/723,900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,432.11

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