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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,594.88, 1,006,736.80 and 407,297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,594.88, 1,006,736.80 and 407,297.90 is: 562,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,594.88 : 1,006,736.80 = 407,297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,594.88/1,006,736.80 = 407,297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,594.88x = 1,006,736.80 × 407,297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,594.88x = 410,041,784,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,041,784,492.72/729,594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,012.97

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