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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,410.02, 1,007,946.92 and 408,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,410.02, 1,007,946.92 and 408,122.78 is: 563,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,410.02 : 1,007,946.92 = 408,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,410.02/1,007,946.92 = 408,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,410.02x = 1,007,946.92 × 408,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,410.02x = 411,366,099,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,366,099,082.84/730,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,198.87

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