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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,602.94, 999,983.28 and 402,313.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,602.94, 999,983.28 and 402,313.05 is: 555,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,602.94 : 999,983.28 = 402,313.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,602.94/999,983.28 = 402,313.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,602.94x = 999,983.28 × 402,313.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,602.94x = 402,306,323,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,306,323,325.80/724,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,209.34

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