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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,011.42, 729,542.08 and 407,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,011.42, 729,542.08 and 407,958.54 is: 562,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,011.42 : 729,542.08 = 407,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,011.42/729,542.08 = 407,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,011.42x = 729,542.08 × 407,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,011.42x = 297,622,917,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,622,917,304.76/529,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,602.07

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