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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,722.69, 1,002,869.51 and 404,427.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,722.69, 1,002,869.51 and 404,427.33 is: 558,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,722.69 : 1,002,869.51 = 404,427.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,722.69/1,002,869.51 = 404,427.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,722.69x = 1,002,869.51 × 404,427.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,722.69x = 405,587,836,245.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,587,836,245.57/726,722.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,105.37

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