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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,994.40, 998,193.84 and 517,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,994.40, 998,193.84 and 517,509.92 is: 713,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,994.40 : 998,193.84 = 517,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,994.40/998,193.84 = 517,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,994.40x = 998,193.84 × 517,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,994.40x = 516,575,214,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,575,214,282.89/723,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,507.20

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