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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,786.46, 1,005,722.67 and 406,496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,786.46, 1,005,722.67 and 406,496.31 is: 560,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,786.46 : 1,005,722.67 = 406,496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,786.46/1,005,722.67 = 406,496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,786.46x = 1,005,722.67 × 406,496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,786.46x = 408,822,554,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,822,554,238.35/728,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,963.43

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