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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,167.18, 999,384.78 and 401,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,167.18, 999,384.78 and 401,879.94 is: 554,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,167.18 : 999,384.78 = 401,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,167.18/999,384.78 = 401,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,167.18x = 999,384.78 × 401,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,167.18x = 401,632,695,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,632,695,423.31/724,167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,613.23

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