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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,754.86, 1,007,051.25 and 407,470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,754.86, 1,007,051.25 and 407,470.02 is: 562,302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,754.86 : 1,007,051.25 = 407,470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,754.86/1,007,051.25 = 407,470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,754.86x = 1,007,051.25 × 407,470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,754.86x = 410,343,192,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,343,192,978.53/729,754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,302.79

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