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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,718.78, 1,007,002.38 and 407,434.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,718.78, 1,007,002.38 and 407,434.36 is: 562,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,718.78 : 1,007,002.38 = 407,434.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,718.78/1,007,002.38 = 407,434.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,718.78x = 1,007,002.38 × 407,434.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,718.78x = 410,287,370,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,287,370,213.78/729,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,254.09

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