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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,559.36, 1,008,168.86 and 408,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,559.36, 1,008,168.86 and 408,269.28 is: 563,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,559.36 : 1,008,168.86 = 408,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,559.36/1,008,168.86 = 408,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,559.36x = 1,008,168.86 × 408,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,559.36x = 411,604,374,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,604,374,590.62/730,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,409.90

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