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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,116.97, 1,004,806.08 and 405,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,116.97, 1,004,806.08 and 405,847.50 is: 560,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,116.97 : 1,004,806.08 = 405,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,116.97/1,004,806.08 = 405,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,116.97x = 1,004,806.08 × 405,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,116.97x = 407,798,035,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,798,035,552.80/728,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,072.15

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