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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,555.36, 1,006,769.66 and 407,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,555.36, 1,006,769.66 and 407,295.45 is: 562,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,555.36 : 1,006,769.66 = 407,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,555.36/1,006,769.66 = 407,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,555.36x = 1,006,769.66 × 407,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,555.36x = 410,052,699,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,052,699,679.57/729,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,058.37

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