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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,729.30, 1,375,008.21 and 724,374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,729.30, 1,375,008.21 and 724,374.90 is: 999,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,729.30 : 1,375,008.21 = 724,374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,729.30/1,375,008.21 = 724,374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,729.30x = 1,375,008.21 × 724,374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,729.30x = 996,021,434,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,021,434,617.93/996,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,289.81

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