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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,992.98, 999,110.30 and 401,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,992.98, 999,110.30 and 401,705.38 is: 554,353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,992.98 : 999,110.30 = 401,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,992.98/999,110.30 = 401,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,992.98x = 999,110.30 × 401,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,992.98x = 401,347,982,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,347,982,723.41/723,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,353.42

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