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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,298.59, 1,006,533.50 and 407,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,298.59, 1,006,533.50 and 407,029.45 is: 561,757.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,298.59 : 1,006,533.50 = 407,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,298.59/1,006,533.50 = 407,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,298.59x = 1,006,533.50 × 407,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,298.59x = 409,688,776,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,688,776,911.58/729,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,757.26

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