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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,785.24, 1,008,501.75 and 408,548.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,785.24, 1,008,501.75 and 408,548.97 is: 563,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,785.24 : 1,008,501.75 = 408,548.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,785.24/1,008,501.75 = 408,548.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,785.24x = 1,008,501.75 × 408,548.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,785.24x = 412,022,351,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,022,351,205.70/730,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,807.71

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