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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,114.87, 1,004,803.19 and 405,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,114.87, 1,004,803.19 and 405,845.40 is: 560,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,114.87 : 1,004,803.19 = 405,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,114.87/1,004,803.19 = 405,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,114.87x = 1,004,803.19 × 405,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,114.87x = 407,794,750,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,794,750,537.60/728,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,069.25

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