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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,288.46, 999,437.01 and 402,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,288.46, 999,437.01 and 402,012.14 is: 554,731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,288.46 : 999,437.01 = 402,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,288.46/999,437.01 = 402,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,288.46x = 999,437.01 × 402,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,288.46x = 401,785,811,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,785,811,185.30/724,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,731.76

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