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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,306.36, 999,524.10 and 402,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,306.36, 999,524.10 and 402,007 is: 554,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,306.36 : 999,524.10 = 402,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,306.36/999,524.10 = 402,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,306.36x = 999,524.10 × 402,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,306.36x = 401,815,684,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,815,684,868.70/724,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,759.29

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