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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,476.15, 1,008,037.74 and 408,188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,476.15, 1,008,037.74 and 408,188.91 is: 563,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,476.15 : 1,008,037.74 = 408,188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,476.15/1,008,037.74 = 408,188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,476.15x = 1,008,037.74 × 408,188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,476.15x = 411,469,826,329.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,469,826,329.46/730,476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,289.88

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