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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,795.50, 1,006,997.64 and 407,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,795.50, 1,006,997.64 and 407,453.84 is: 562,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,795.50 : 1,006,997.64 = 407,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,795.50/1,006,997.64 = 407,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,795.50x = 1,006,997.64 × 407,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,795.50x = 410,305,055,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,305,055,288.94/729,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,219.22

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