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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,014.06, 999,124.14 and 401,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,014.06, 999,124.14 and 401,717.22 is: 554,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,014.06 : 999,124.14 = 401,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,014.06/999,124.14 = 401,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,014.06x = 999,124.14 × 401,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,014.06x = 401,365,371,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,365,371,955.69/724,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,361.30

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