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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,864.48, 1,005,840.56 and 406,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,864.48, 1,005,840.56 and 406,604 is: 561,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,864.48 : 1,005,840.56 = 406,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,864.48/1,005,840.56 = 406,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,864.48x = 1,005,840.56 × 406,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,864.48x = 408,978,795,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,978,795,058.24/728,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,117.75

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