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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,746.08, 999,988.56 and 438,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,746.08, 999,988.56 and 438,260.16 is: 604,701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,746.08 : 999,988.56 = 438,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,746.08/999,988.56 = 438,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,746.08x = 999,988.56 × 438,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,746.08x = 438,255,146,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,255,146,303.77/724,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,701.64

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