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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,742.96, 1,005,666.81 and 406,444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,742.96, 1,005,666.81 and 406,444.77 is: 560,894.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,742.96 : 1,005,666.81 = 406,444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,742.96/1,005,666.81 = 406,444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,742.96x = 1,005,666.81 × 406,444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,742.96x = 408,748,015,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,748,015,287.08/728,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,894.63

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