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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,263.14, 1,009,124.73 and 404,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,263.14, 1,009,124.73 and 404,588.52 is: 558,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,263.14 : 1,009,124.73 = 404,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,263.14/1,009,124.73 = 404,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,263.14x = 1,009,124.73 × 404,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,263.14x = 408,280,281,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,280,281,006.10/731,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,321.98

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