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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,371.09, 999,582.06 and 402,055.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,371.09, 999,582.06 and 402,055.81 is: 554,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,371.09 : 999,582.06 = 402,055.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,371.09/999,582.06 = 402,055.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,371.09x = 999,582.06 × 402,055.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,371.09x = 401,887,775,799.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,887,775,799.91/724,371.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,809.25

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