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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,005.33, 999,112.08 and 401,708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,005.33, 999,112.08 and 401,708.49 is: 554,349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,005.33 : 999,112.08 = 401,708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,005.33/999,112.08 = 401,708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,005.33x = 999,112.08 × 401,708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,005.33x = 401,351,804,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,351,804,997.56/724,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,349.24

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