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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,918.72, 1,007,278.32 and 407,634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,918.72, 1,007,278.32 and 407,634.72 is: 562,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,918.72 : 1,007,278.32 = 407,634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,918.72/1,007,278.32 = 407,634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,918.72x = 1,007,278.32 × 407,634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,918.72x = 410,601,615,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,601,615,935.27/729,918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,530.60

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