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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,698.55, 999,979.99 and 402,412.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,698.55, 999,979.99 and 402,412.51 is: 555,271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,698.55 : 999,979.99 = 402,412.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,698.55/999,979.99 = 402,412.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,698.55x = 999,979.99 × 402,412.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,698.55x = 402,404,457,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,404,457,725.68/724,698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,271.51

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