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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,746.96, 1,005,672.33 and 406,448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,746.96, 1,005,672.33 and 406,448.77 is: 560,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,746.96 : 1,005,672.33 = 406,448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,746.96/1,005,672.33 = 406,448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,746.96x = 1,005,672.33 × 406,448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,746.96x = 408,754,281,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,754,281,551.53/728,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,900.15

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