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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,314.42, 1,009,307.37 and 409,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,314.42, 1,009,307.37 and 409,042.42 is: 564,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,314.42 : 1,009,307.37 = 409,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,314.42/1,009,307.37 = 409,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,314.42x = 1,009,307.37 × 409,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,314.42x = 412,849,529,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,849,529,148.64/731,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,530.82

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