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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,121.08, 999,305.28 and 401,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,121.08, 999,305.28 and 401,844.76 is: 554,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,121.08 : 999,305.28 = 401,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,121.08/999,305.28 = 401,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,121.08x = 999,305.28 × 401,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,121.08x = 401,565,590,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,565,590,408.33/724,121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,555.86

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