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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,477.06, 1,008,038.99 and 408,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,477.06, 1,008,038.99 and 408,189.80 is: 563,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,477.06 : 1,008,038.99 = 408,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,477.06/1,008,038.99 = 408,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,477.06x = 1,008,038.99 × 408,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,477.06x = 411,471,233,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,471,233,720.30/730,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,291.11

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