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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,006.82, 999,114.15 and 401,709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,006.82, 999,114.15 and 401,709.98 is: 554,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,006.82 : 999,114.15 = 401,709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,006.82/999,114.15 = 401,709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,006.82x = 999,114.15 × 401,709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,006.82x = 401,354,125,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,354,125,214.22/724,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,351.30

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