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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,288.56, 999,510.66 and 402,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,288.56, 999,510.66 and 402,001.44 is: 554,757.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,288.56 : 999,510.66 = 402,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,288.56/999,510.66 = 402,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,288.56x = 999,510.66 × 402,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,288.56x = 401,804,724,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,804,724,615.35/724,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,757.80

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