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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,541.64, 1,005,393.18 and 406,272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,541.64, 1,005,393.18 and 406,272.61 is: 560,659.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,541.64 : 1,005,393.18 = 406,272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,541.64/1,005,393.18 = 406,272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,541.64x = 1,005,393.18 × 406,272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,541.64x = 408,463,711,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,463,711,314.80/728,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,659.39

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