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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,795.78, 1,007,108.64 and 407,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,795.78, 1,007,108.64 and 407,511.36 is: 562,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,795.78 : 1,007,108.64 = 407,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,795.78/1,007,108.64 = 407,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,795.78x = 1,007,108.64 × 407,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,795.78x = 410,408,211,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,408,211,554.15/729,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,360.35

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