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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,421.83, 1,007,987.20 and 408,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,421.83, 1,007,987.20 and 408,145.51 is: 563,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,421.83 : 1,007,987.20 = 408,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,421.83/1,007,987.20 = 408,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,421.83x = 1,007,987.20 × 408,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,421.83x = 411,405,447,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,405,447,776.74/730,421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,243.64

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