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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,995.33, 1,007,247.25 and 407,655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,995.33, 1,007,247.25 and 407,655.83 is: 562,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,995.33 : 1,007,247.25 = 407,655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,995.33/1,007,247.25 = 407,655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,995.33x = 1,007,247.25 × 407,655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,995.33x = 410,610,213,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,610,213,713.97/729,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,483.34

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