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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,455.32, 1,005,217.02 and 406,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,455.32, 1,005,217.02 and 406,151.64 is: 560,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,455.32 : 1,005,217.02 = 406,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,455.32/1,005,217.02 = 406,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,455.32x = 1,005,217.02 × 406,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,455.32x = 408,270,541,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,270,541,228.91/728,455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,460.65

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