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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,007.32, 999,114.84 and 401,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,007.32, 999,114.84 and 401,710.48 is: 554,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,007.32 : 999,114.84 = 401,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,007.32/999,114.84 = 401,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,007.32x = 999,114.84 × 401,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,007.32x = 401,354,901,951.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,354,901,951.52/724,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,351.99

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