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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,108.02, 999,280.02 and 401,838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,108.02, 999,280.02 and 401,838.99 is: 554,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,108.02 : 999,280.02 = 401,838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,108.02/999,280.02 = 401,838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,108.02x = 999,280.02 × 401,838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,108.02x = 401,549,673,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,549,673,963.98/724,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,543.88

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