Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,866.48, 1,005,843.32 and 406,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 728,866.48, 1,005,843.32 and 406,606 is: 561,120.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,866.48 : 1,005,843.32 = 406,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,866.48/1,005,843.32 = 406,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,866.48x = 1,005,843.32 × 406,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,866.48x = 408,981,928,971.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,981,928,971.92/728,866.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,120.51
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