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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,468.85, 1,008,027.66 and 408,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,468.85, 1,008,027.66 and 408,181.59 is: 563,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,468.85 : 1,008,027.66 = 408,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,468.85/1,008,027.66 = 408,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,468.85x = 1,008,027.66 × 408,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,468.85x = 411,458,333,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,458,333,022.78/730,468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,279.78

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