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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,711.78, 1,006,992.72 and 407,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,711.78, 1,006,992.72 and 407,427.36 is: 562,244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,711.78 : 1,006,992.72 = 407,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,711.78/1,006,992.72 = 407,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,711.78x = 1,006,992.72 × 407,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,711.78x = 410,276,385,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,276,385,448.82/729,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,244.43

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