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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,875.40, 1,093,628.87 and 391,522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,875.40, 1,093,628.87 and 391,522.45 is: 587,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,875.40 : 1,093,628.87 = 391,522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,875.40/1,093,628.87 = 391,522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,875.40x = 1,093,628.87 × 391,522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,875.40x = 428,180,252,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,180,252,615.52/728,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,453.29

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