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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,178.41, 1,004,920.23 and 405,890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,178.41, 1,004,920.23 and 405,890.84 is: 560,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,178.41 : 1,004,920.23 = 405,890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,178.41/1,004,920.23 = 405,890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,178.41x = 1,004,920.23 × 405,890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,178.41x = 407,887,916,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,887,916,287.69/728,178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,148.32

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