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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,282.03, 999,428.13 and 402,005.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,282.03, 999,428.13 and 402,005.71 is: 554,722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,282.03 : 999,428.13 = 402,005.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,282.03/999,428.13 = 402,005.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,282.03x = 999,428.13 × 402,005.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,282.03x = 401,775,814,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,775,814,994.62/724,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,722.88

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