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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,167.05, 999,384.62 and 401,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,167.05, 999,384.62 and 401,879.79 is: 554,613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,167.05 : 999,384.62 = 401,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,167.05/999,384.62 = 401,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,167.05x = 999,384.62 × 401,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,167.05x = 401,632,479,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,632,479,205.43/724,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,613.03

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