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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,104.77, 999,275.54 and 401,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,104.77, 999,275.54 and 401,835.74 is: 554,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,104.77 : 999,275.54 = 401,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,104.77/999,275.54 = 401,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,104.77x = 999,275.54 × 401,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,104.77x = 401,544,619,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,544,619,074.24/724,104.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,539.40

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