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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,014.87, 999,125.19 and 401,718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,014.87, 999,125.19 and 401,718.03 is: 554,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,014.87 : 999,125.19 = 401,718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,014.87/999,125.19 = 401,718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,014.87x = 999,125.19 × 401,718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,014.87x = 401,366,603,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,366,603,050.18/724,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,362.38

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