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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,713.39, 1,000,071.09 and 402,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,713.39, 1,000,071.09 and 402,444.09 is: 555,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,713.39 : 1,000,071.09 = 402,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,713.39/1,000,071.09 = 402,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,713.39x = 1,000,071.09 × 402,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,713.39x = 402,472,699,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,472,699,750.36/724,713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,354.30

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