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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,495.59, 1,005,299.07 and 401,821.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,495.59, 1,005,299.07 and 401,821.54 is: 554,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,495.59 : 1,005,299.07 = 401,821.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,495.59/1,005,299.07 = 401,821.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,495.59x = 1,005,299.07 × 401,821.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,495.59x = 403,950,821,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,950,821,472.52/728,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,500.02

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