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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,619.96, 1,005,493.59 and 406,330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,619.96, 1,005,493.59 and 406,330.41 is: 560,734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,619.96 : 1,005,493.59 = 406,330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,619.96/1,005,493.59 = 406,330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,619.96x = 1,005,493.59 × 406,330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,619.96x = 408,562,622,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,562,622,677.07/728,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,734.88

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