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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,466.61, 1,008,041.72 and 408,177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,466.61, 1,008,041.72 and 408,177.02 is: 563,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,466.61 : 1,008,041.72 = 408,177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,466.61/1,008,041.72 = 408,177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,466.61x = 1,008,041.72 × 408,177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,466.61x = 411,459,458,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,459,458,224.18/730,466.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,283.05

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