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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,024.71, 999,153.99 and 401,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,024.71, 999,153.99 and 401,737.05 is: 554,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,024.71 : 999,153.99 = 401,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,024.71/999,153.99 = 401,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,024.71x = 999,153.99 × 401,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,024.71x = 401,397,176,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,397,176,438.33/724,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,397.07

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