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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,005.83, 999,132.42 and 401,722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,005.83, 999,132.42 and 401,722.22 is: 554,379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,005.83 : 999,132.42 = 401,722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,005.83/999,132.42 = 401,722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,005.83x = 999,132.42 × 401,722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,005.83x = 401,373,688,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,373,688,840.71/724,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,379.09

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