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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,265.50, 1,002,246.40 and 408,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,265.50, 1,002,246.40 and 408,313.50 is: 563,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,265.50 : 1,002,246.40 = 408,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,265.50/1,002,246.40 = 408,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,265.50x = 1,002,246.40 × 408,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,265.50x = 409,230,735,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,230,735,446.40/726,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,472.64

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