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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,029.21, 999,160.20 and 401,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,029.21, 999,160.20 and 401,741.55 is: 554,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,029.21 : 999,160.20 = 401,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,029.21/999,160.20 = 401,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,029.21x = 999,160.20 × 401,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,029.21x = 401,404,167,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,404,167,446.31/724,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,403.28

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