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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,902.04, 999,104.72 and 401,715.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,902.04, 999,104.72 and 401,715.62 is: 554,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,902.04 : 999,104.72 = 401,715.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,902.04/999,104.72 = 401,715.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,902.04x = 999,104.72 × 401,715.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,902.04x = 401,355,972,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,355,972,039.73/723,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,434.09

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