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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,994.56, 999,097.25 and 401,697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,994.56, 999,097.25 and 401,697.72 is: 554,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,994.56 : 999,097.25 = 401,697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,994.56/999,097.25 = 401,697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,994.56x = 999,097.25 × 401,697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,994.56x = 401,335,085,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,335,085,374.78/723,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,334.39

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