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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,666.82, 1,008,288.51 and 399,516.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,666.82, 1,008,288.51 and 399,516.70 is: 551,315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,666.82 : 1,008,288.51 = 399,516.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,666.82/1,008,288.51 = 399,516.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,666.82x = 1,008,288.51 × 399,516.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,666.82x = 402,828,098,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,828,098,163.12/730,666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,315.71

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