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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,470.72, 1,008,030.25 and 408,183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,470.72, 1,008,030.25 and 408,183.47 is: 563,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,470.72 : 1,008,030.25 = 408,183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,470.72/1,008,030.25 = 408,183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,470.72x = 1,008,030.25 × 408,183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,470.72x = 411,461,278,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,461,278,228.90/730,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,282.37

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