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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,623.46, 1,005,498.42 and 406,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,623.46, 1,005,498.42 and 406,333.92 is: 560,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,623.46 : 1,005,498.42 = 406,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,623.46/1,005,498.42 = 406,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,623.46x = 1,005,498.42 × 406,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,623.46x = 408,568,114,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,568,114,552.41/728,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,739.72

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