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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,206.47, 1,004,513.40 and 455,801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,206.47, 1,004,513.40 and 455,801.45 is: 628,748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,206.47 : 1,004,513.40 = 455,801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,206.47/1,004,513.40 = 455,801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,206.47x = 1,004,513.40 × 455,801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,206.47x = 457,858,659,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,858,659,241.86/728,206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,748.41

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