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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,024.72, 999,208.83 and 401,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,024.72, 999,208.83 and 401,795.74 is: 554,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,024.72 : 999,208.83 = 401,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,024.72/999,208.83 = 401,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,024.72x = 999,208.83 × 401,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,024.72x = 401,477,851,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,477,851,264.38/724,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,508.49

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