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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,282.02, 999,462.24 and 401,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,282.02, 999,462.24 and 401,992.20 is: 554,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,282.02 : 999,462.24 = 401,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,282.02/999,462.24 = 401,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,282.02x = 999,462.24 × 401,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,282.02x = 401,776,024,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,776,024,674.53/724,282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,723.18

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