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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,068, 993,693.84 and 402,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,068, 993,693.84 and 402,116 is: 554,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,068 : 993,693.84 = 402,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,068/993,693.84 = 402,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,068x = 993,693.84 × 402,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,068x = 399,580,192,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,580,192,165.44/720,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,920.08

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