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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,762.45, 1,005,687.32 and 402,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,762.45, 1,005,687.32 and 402,092.28 is: 554,884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,762.45 : 1,005,687.32 = 402,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,762.45/1,005,687.32 = 402,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,762.45x = 1,005,687.32 × 402,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,762.45x = 404,379,107,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,379,107,465.89/728,762.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,884.66

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