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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,296.16, 1,009,185.84 and 409,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,296.16, 1,009,185.84 and 409,004.96 is: 564,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,296.16 : 1,009,185.84 = 409,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,296.16/1,009,185.84 = 409,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,296.16x = 1,009,185.84 × 409,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,296.16x = 412,762,014,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,762,014,121.77/731,296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,425.24

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