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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,122.96, 1,007,470.08 and 407,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,122.96, 1,007,470.08 and 407,791.92 is: 562,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,122.96 : 1,007,470.08 = 407,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,122.96/1,007,470.08 = 407,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,122.96x = 1,007,470.08 × 407,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,122.96x = 410,838,158,265.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,838,158,265.75/730,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,697.22

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