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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,827.88, 1,003,012.34 and 404,538.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,827.88, 1,003,012.34 and 404,538.06 is: 558,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,827.88 : 1,003,012.34 = 404,538.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,827.88/1,003,012.34 = 404,538.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,827.88x = 1,003,012.34 × 404,538.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,827.88x = 405,756,666,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,756,666,179.66/726,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,256.88

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