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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,771.08, 1,005,321.84 and 592,956.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,771.08, 1,005,321.84 and 592,956.76 is: 817,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,771.08 : 1,005,321.84 = 592,956.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,771.08/1,005,321.84 = 592,956.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,771.08x = 1,005,321.84 × 592,956.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,771.08x = 596,112,381,003.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,112,381,003.64/728,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,969.31

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