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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,832.28, 1,007,170.00 and 407,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,832.28, 1,007,170.00 and 407,541.38 is: 562,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,832.28 : 1,007,170.00 = 407,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,832.28/1,007,170.00 = 407,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,832.28x = 1,007,170.00 × 407,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,832.28x = 410,463,445,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,463,445,639.90/729,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,407.91

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