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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,008.32, 999,116.22 and 401,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,008.32, 999,116.22 and 401,711.48 is: 554,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,008.32 : 999,116.22 = 401,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,008.32/999,116.22 = 401,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,008.32x = 999,116.22 × 401,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,008.32x = 401,356,455,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,356,455,428.21/724,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,353.37

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