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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,788.68, 734,139.24 and 410,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,788.68, 734,139.24 and 410,658.04 is: 566,917.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,788.68 : 734,139.24 = 410,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,788.68/734,139.24 = 410,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,788.68x = 734,139.24 × 410,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,788.68x = 301,480,181,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,480,181,385.49/531,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,917.26

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