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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,902.34, 999,105.15 and 401,715.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,902.34, 999,105.15 and 401,715.93 is: 554,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,902.34 : 999,105.15 = 401,715.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,902.34/999,105.15 = 401,715.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,902.34x = 999,105.15 × 401,715.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,902.34x = 401,356,454,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,356,454,500.04/723,902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,434.53

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