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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,125.82, 999,278.48 and 401,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,125.82, 999,278.48 and 401,833.30 is: 554,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,125.82 : 999,278.48 = 401,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,125.82/999,278.48 = 401,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,125.82x = 999,278.48 × 401,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,125.82x = 401,543,369,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,543,369,237.38/724,125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,521.55

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