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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,483.65, 999,737.22 and 402,168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,483.65, 999,737.22 and 402,168.45 is: 554,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,483.65 : 999,737.22 = 402,168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,483.65/999,737.22 = 402,168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,483.65x = 999,737.22 × 402,168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,483.65x = 402,062,768,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,062,768,174.71/724,483.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,964.59

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