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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,612.64, 1,005,491.28 and 406,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,612.64, 1,005,491.28 and 406,343.52 is: 560,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,612.64 : 1,005,491.28 = 406,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,612.64/1,005,491.28 = 406,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,612.64x = 1,005,491.28 × 406,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,612.64x = 408,574,866,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,574,866,044.51/728,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,757.31

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