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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,766.21, 1,005,699.12 and 406,497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,766.21, 1,005,699.12 and 406,497.18 is: 560,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,766.21 : 1,005,699.12 = 406,497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,766.21/1,005,699.12 = 406,497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,766.21x = 1,005,699.12 × 406,497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,766.21x = 408,813,856,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,813,856,208.48/728,766.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,967.08

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