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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,005.99, 1,006,028.90 and 406,716.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,005.99, 1,006,028.90 and 406,716.15 is: 561,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,005.99 : 1,006,028.90 = 406,716.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,005.99/1,006,028.90 = 406,716.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,005.99x = 1,006,028.90 × 406,716.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,005.99x = 409,168,198,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,168,198,963.15/729,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,268.64

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