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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,297.37, 999,523.14 and 401,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,297.37, 999,523.14 and 401,999.18 is: 554,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,297.37 : 999,523.14 = 401,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,297.37/999,523.14 = 401,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,297.37x = 999,523.14 × 401,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,297.37x = 401,807,477,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,807,477,673.41/724,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,754.85

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