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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,346.42, 1,009,310.82 and 409,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,346.42, 1,009,310.82 and 409,160.25 is: 564,670.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,346.42 : 1,009,310.82 = 409,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,346.42/1,009,310.82 = 409,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,346.42x = 1,009,310.82 × 409,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,346.42x = 412,969,867,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,969,867,438.91/731,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,670.66

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