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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,222, 1,006,326.57 and 402,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,222, 1,006,326.57 and 402,535.20 is: 555,498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,222 : 1,006,326.57 = 402,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,222/1,006,326.57 = 402,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,222x = 1,006,326.57 × 402,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,222x = 405,081,867,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,081,867,120.26/729,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,498.69

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