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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,150.61, 1,002,124.88 and 403,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,150.61, 1,002,124.88 and 403,867 is: 557,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,150.61 : 1,002,124.88 = 403,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,150.61/1,002,124.88 = 403,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,150.61x = 1,002,124.88 × 403,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,150.61x = 404,725,168,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,725,168,910.96/726,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,357.06

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