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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,147.10, 1,002,095.87 and 403,857.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,147.10, 1,002,095.87 and 403,857.35 is: 557,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,147.10 : 1,002,095.87 = 403,857.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,147.10/1,002,095.87 = 403,857.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,147.10x = 1,002,095.87 × 403,857.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,147.10x = 404,703,782,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,703,782,504.15/726,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,330.30

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