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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,101.74, 1,004,785.06 and 405,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,101.74, 1,004,785.06 and 405,832.30 is: 560,051.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,101.74 : 1,004,785.06 = 405,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,101.74/1,004,785.06 = 405,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,101.74x = 1,004,785.06 × 405,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,101.74x = 407,774,231,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,774,231,905.44/728,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,051.17

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