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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,107.02, 999,278.64 and 401,837.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,107.02, 999,278.64 and 401,837.99 is: 554,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,107.02 : 999,278.64 = 401,837.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,107.02/999,278.64 = 401,837.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,107.02x = 999,278.64 × 401,837.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,107.02x = 401,548,115,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,548,115,151.14/724,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,542.50

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