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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,867.34, 1,008,604.42 and 408,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,867.34, 1,008,604.42 and 408,595.34 is: 563,865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,867.34 : 1,008,604.42 = 408,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,867.34/1,008,604.42 = 408,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,867.34x = 1,008,604.42 × 408,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,867.34x = 412,111,065,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,111,065,915.40/730,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,865.76

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