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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,737.08, 1,008,396.31 and 404,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,737.08, 1,008,396.31 and 404,044.47 is: 557,569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,737.08 : 1,008,396.31 = 404,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,737.08/1,008,396.31 = 404,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,737.08x = 1,008,396.31 × 404,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,737.08x = 407,436,945,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,436,945,561.70/730,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,569.83

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