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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,343.10, 999,545 and 438,021.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,343.10, 999,545 and 438,021.06 is: 604,439.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,343.10 : 999,545 = 438,021.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,343.10/999,545 = 438,021.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,343.10x = 999,545 × 438,021.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,343.10x = 437,821,760,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,821,760,417.70/724,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,439.75

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