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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,636.76, 1,004,168.98 and 405,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,636.76, 1,004,168.98 and 405,346.76 is: 559,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,636.76 : 1,004,168.98 = 405,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,636.76/1,004,168.98 = 405,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,636.76x = 1,004,168.98 × 405,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,636.76x = 407,036,642,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,036,642,535.51/727,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,395.38

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