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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,329.70, 1,006,525.50 and 407,102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,329.70, 1,006,525.50 and 407,102.58 is: 561,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,329.70 : 1,006,525.50 = 407,102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,329.70/1,006,525.50 = 407,102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,329.70x = 1,006,525.50 × 407,102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,329.70x = 409,759,127,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,759,127,885.79/729,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,829.76

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