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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,374.35, 1,005,160.82 and 406,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,374.35, 1,005,160.82 and 406,104.51 is: 560,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,374.35 : 1,005,160.82 = 406,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,374.35/1,005,160.82 = 406,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,374.35x = 1,005,160.82 × 406,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,374.35x = 408,200,340,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,200,340,246.78/728,374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,426.57

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