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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,871.56, 1,004,452.59 and 405,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,871.56, 1,004,452.59 and 405,595.24 is: 559,715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,871.56 : 1,004,452.59 = 405,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,871.56/1,004,452.59 = 405,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,871.56x = 1,004,452.59 × 405,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,871.56x = 407,401,189,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401,189,309.67/727,871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,715.77

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