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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,005.46, 999,114.69 and 401,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,005.46, 999,114.69 and 401,709.97 is: 554,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,005.46 : 999,114.69 = 401,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,005.46/999,114.69 = 401,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,005.46x = 999,114.69 × 401,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,005.46x = 401,354,332,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,354,332,146.46/724,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,352.63

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