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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,235.90, 999,398.94 and 401,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,235.90, 999,398.94 and 401,946.20 is: 554,659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,235.90 : 999,398.94 = 401,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,235.90/999,398.94 = 401,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,235.90x = 999,398.94 × 401,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,235.90x = 401,704,606,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,704,606,217.03/724,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,659.89

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