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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,986.92, 1,007,361.36 and 407,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,986.92, 1,007,361.36 and 407,687.56 is: 562,597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,986.92 : 1,007,361.36 = 407,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,986.92/1,007,361.36 = 407,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,986.92x = 1,007,361.36 × 407,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,986.92x = 410,688,694,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,688,694,896.68/729,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,597.33

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