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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,865.48, 1,005,841.94 and 406,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,865.48, 1,005,841.94 and 406,605 is: 561,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,865.48 : 1,005,841.94 = 406,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,865.48/1,005,841.94 = 406,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,865.48x = 1,005,841.94 × 406,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,865.48x = 408,980,362,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,980,362,013.70/728,865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,119.13

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