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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,268.21, 1,005,010.29 and 405,971.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,268.21, 1,005,010.29 and 405,971.37 is: 560,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,268.21 : 1,005,010.29 = 405,971.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,268.21/1,005,010.29 = 405,971.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,268.21x = 1,005,010.29 × 405,971.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,268.21x = 408,005,404,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,005,404,295.40/728,268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,240.58

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