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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,358.12, 1,003,682.32 and 405,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,358.12, 1,003,682.32 and 405,098.20 is: 558,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,358.12 : 1,003,682.32 = 405,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,358.12/1,003,682.32 = 405,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,358.12x = 1,003,682.32 × 405,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,358.12x = 406,589,901,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,589,901,203.82/727,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,995.48

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