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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,787.96, 1,005,724.74 and 406,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,787.96, 1,005,724.74 and 406,497.81 is: 560,965.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,787.96 : 1,005,724.74 = 406,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,787.96/1,005,724.74 = 406,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,787.96x = 1,005,724.74 × 406,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,787.96x = 408,824,904,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,824,904,272.82/728,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,965.50

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