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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,956.13, 999,059.59 and 401,665.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,956.13, 999,059.59 and 401,665.45 is: 554,298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,956.13 : 999,059.59 = 401,665.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,956.13/999,059.59 = 401,665.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,956.13x = 999,059.59 × 401,665.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,956.13x = 401,287,719,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,287,719,794.17/723,956.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,298.39

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