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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,232.12, 1,009,058.22 and 404,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,232.12, 1,009,058.22 and 404,525.88 is: 558,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,232.12 : 1,009,058.22 = 404,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,232.12/1,009,058.22 = 404,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,232.12x = 1,009,058.22 × 404,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,232.12x = 408,190,164,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,190,164,416.73/731,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,222.42

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