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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,930.77, 1,007,158.35 and 407,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,930.77, 1,007,158.35 and 407,591.27 is: 562,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,930.77 : 1,007,158.35 = 407,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,930.77/1,007,158.35 = 407,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,930.77x = 1,007,158.35 × 407,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,930.77x = 410,508,945,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,508,945,931.81/729,930.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,394.36

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