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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,965.70, 1,005,973.10 and 406,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,965.70, 1,005,973.10 and 406,675.80 is: 561,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,965.70 : 1,005,973.10 = 406,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,965.70/1,005,973.10 = 406,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,965.70x = 1,005,973.10 × 406,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,965.70x = 409,104,913,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,104,913,187.60/728,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,212.85

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