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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,531.91, 1,008,131.11 and 408,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,531.91, 1,008,131.11 and 408,241.91 is: 563,372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,531.91 : 1,008,131.11 = 408,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,531.91/1,008,131.11 = 408,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,531.91x = 1,008,131.11 × 408,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,531.91x = 411,561,371,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,561,371,376.54/730,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,372.21

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