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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,002.48, 999,157.08 and 452,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,002.48, 999,157.08 and 452,231.28 is: 624,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,002.48 : 999,157.08 = 452,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,002.48/999,157.08 = 452,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,002.48x = 999,157.08 × 452,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,002.48x = 451,850,085,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,850,085,209.46/724,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,100.19

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