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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,461.52, 1,008,017.55 and 408,174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,461.52, 1,008,017.55 and 408,174.27 is: 563,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,461.52 : 1,008,017.55 = 408,174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,461.52/1,008,017.55 = 408,174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,461.52x = 1,008,017.55 × 408,174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,461.52x = 411,446,827,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,446,827,618.44/730,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,269.68

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