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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,993.98, 999,111.68 and 401,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,993.98, 999,111.68 and 401,706.38 is: 554,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,993.98 : 999,111.68 = 401,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,993.98/999,111.68 = 401,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,993.98x = 999,111.68 × 401,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,993.98x = 401,349,536,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,349,536,188.52/723,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,354.80

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