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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,169.82, 1,007,562.06 and 407,872.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,169.82, 1,007,562.06 and 407,872.98 is: 562,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,169.82 : 1,007,562.06 = 407,872.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,169.82/1,007,562.06 = 407,872.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,169.82x = 1,007,562.06 × 407,872.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,169.82x = 410,957,339,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,957,339,947.14/730,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,824.33

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