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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,465.52, 1,008,023.06 and 408,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,465.52, 1,008,023.06 and 408,178.28 is: 563,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,465.52 : 1,008,023.06 = 408,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,465.52/1,008,023.06 = 408,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,465.52x = 1,008,023.06 × 408,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,465.52x = 411,453,118,831.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,453,118,831.14/730,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,275.21

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