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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,720.81, 1,005,636.06 and 406,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,720.81, 1,005,636.06 and 406,451.68 is: 560,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,720.81 : 1,005,636.06 = 406,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,720.81/1,005,636.06 = 406,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,720.81x = 1,005,636.06 × 406,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,720.81x = 408,742,466,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,742,466,055.58/728,720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,904.07

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