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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,583.92, 1,003,932.57 and 405,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,583.92, 1,003,932.57 and 405,286 is: 559,220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,583.92 : 1,003,932.57 = 405,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,583.92/1,003,932.57 = 405,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,583.92x = 1,003,932.57 × 405,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,583.92x = 406,879,815,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,879,815,565.02/727,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,220.46

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