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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,408.02, 1,007,944.16 and 408,120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,408.02, 1,007,944.16 and 408,120.78 is: 563,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,408.02 : 1,007,944.16 = 408,120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,408.02/1,007,944.16 = 408,120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,408.02x = 1,007,944.16 × 408,120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,408.02x = 411,362,956,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,362,956,775.65/730,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,196.11

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