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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,093.38, 1,004,773.50 and 405,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,093.38, 1,004,773.50 and 405,823.94 is: 560,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,093.38 : 1,004,773.50 = 405,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,093.38/1,004,773.50 = 405,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,093.38x = 1,004,773.50 × 405,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,093.38x = 407,761,140,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,761,140,577.59/728,093.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,039.62

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