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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,165.04, 1,004,872.32 and 405,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,165.04, 1,004,872.32 and 405,895.44 is: 560,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,165.04 : 1,004,872.32 = 405,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,165.04/1,004,872.32 = 405,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,165.04x = 1,004,872.32 × 405,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,165.04x = 407,873,092,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,873,092,470.22/728,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,138.25

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