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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,171.28, 1,004,910.36 and 405,883.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,171.28, 1,004,910.36 and 405,883.68 is: 560,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,171.28 : 1,004,910.36 = 405,883.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,171.28/1,004,910.36 = 405,883.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,171.28x = 1,004,910.36 × 405,883.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,171.28x = 407,876,714,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,876,714,986.93/728,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,138.43

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