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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,031.21, 999,162.96 and 401,743.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,031.21, 999,162.96 and 401,743.55 is: 554,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,031.21 : 999,162.96 = 401,743.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,031.21/999,162.96 = 401,743.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,031.21x = 999,162.96 × 401,743.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,031.21x = 401,407,274,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,407,274,578.91/724,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,406.04

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