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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,818.56, 1,005,814.67 and 402,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,818.56, 1,005,814.67 and 402,129.98 is: 554,964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,818.56 : 1,005,814.67 = 402,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,818.56/1,005,814.67 = 402,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,818.56x = 1,005,814.67 × 402,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,818.56x = 404,468,226,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,468,226,091.08/728,818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,964.22

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