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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,742.08, 999,983.04 and 438,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,742.08, 999,983.04 and 438,256.16 is: 604,696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,742.08 : 999,983.04 = 438,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,742.08/999,983.04 = 438,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,742.08x = 999,983.04 × 438,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,742.08x = 438,248,727,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248,727,175.53/724,742.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,696.12

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