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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,162.59, 999,344.93 and 401,872.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,162.59, 999,344.93 and 401,872.91 is: 554,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,162.59 : 999,344.93 = 401,872.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,162.59/999,344.93 = 401,872.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,162.59x = 999,344.93 × 401,872.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,162.59x = 401,609,648,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,609,648,106.76/724,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,584.91

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