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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,468.62, 1,008,044.46 and 408,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,468.62, 1,008,044.46 and 408,179.04 is: 563,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,468.62 : 1,008,044.46 = 408,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,468.62/1,008,044.46 = 408,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,468.62x = 1,008,044.46 × 408,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,468.62x = 411,462,619,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,462,619,960.12/730,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,285.83

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