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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,059.14, 729,604.28 and 408,008.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,059.14, 729,604.28 and 408,008.69 is: 562,668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,059.14 : 729,604.28 = 408,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,059.14/729,604.28 = 408,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,059.14x = 729,604.28 × 408,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,059.14x = 297,684,883,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,684,883,873.19/529,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,668.45

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