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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,827.71, 1,004,388.84 and 405,530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,827.71, 1,004,388.84 and 405,530.87 is: 559,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,827.71 : 1,004,388.84 = 405,530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,827.71/1,004,388.84 = 405,530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,827.71x = 1,004,388.84 × 405,530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,827.71x = 407,310,675,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,310,675,081.55/727,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,625.13

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