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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,534.72, 1,008,139.29 and 408,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,534.72, 1,008,139.29 and 408,244.82 is: 563,378.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,534.72 : 1,008,139.29 = 408,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,534.72/1,008,139.29 = 408,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,534.72x = 1,008,139.29 × 408,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,534.72x = 411,567,642,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,567,642,980.98/730,534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,378.62

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