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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,289.27, 999,438.13 and 402,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,289.27, 999,438.13 and 402,012.95 is: 554,732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,289.27 : 999,438.13 = 402,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,289.27/999,438.13 = 402,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,289.27x = 999,438.13 × 402,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,289.27x = 401,787,073,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,787,073,984.90/724,289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,732.88

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