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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,327.02, 999,524.34 and 402,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,327.02, 999,524.34 and 402,037.20 is: 554,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,327.02 : 999,524.34 = 402,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,327.02/999,524.34 = 402,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,327.02x = 999,524.34 × 402,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,327.02x = 401,845,966,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,845,966,985.45/724,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,785.28

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