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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,422.28, 999,652.70 and 402,106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,422.28, 999,652.70 and 402,106.98 is: 554,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,422.28 : 999,652.70 = 402,106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,422.28/999,652.70 = 402,106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,422.28x = 999,652.70 × 402,106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,422.28x = 401,967,328,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,967,328,245.85/724,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,879.85

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