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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,336.09, 999,535.35 and 438,014.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,336.09, 999,535.35 and 438,014.05 is: 604,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,336.09 : 999,535.35 = 438,014.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,336.09/999,535.35 = 438,014.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,336.09x = 999,535.35 × 438,014.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,336.09x = 437,810,526,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,810,526,771.67/724,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,430.09

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