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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,473.53, 1,008,034.10 and 408,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,473.53, 1,008,034.10 and 408,186.27 is: 563,286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,473.53 : 1,008,034.10 = 408,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,473.53/1,008,034.10 = 408,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,473.53x = 1,008,034.10 × 408,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,473.53x = 411,465,678,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,465,678,801.57/730,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,286.23

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