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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,451.62, 1,006,522.83 and 407,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,451.62, 1,006,522.83 and 407,161.62 is: 561,815.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,451.62 : 1,006,522.83 = 407,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,451.62/1,006,522.83 = 407,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,451.62x = 1,006,522.83 × 407,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,451.62x = 409,817,466,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,817,466,029.79/729,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,815.83

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