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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,596.52, 1,009,642.46 and 409,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,596.52, 1,009,642.46 and 409,287.40 is: 564,838.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,596.52 : 1,009,642.46 = 409,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,596.52/1,009,642.46 = 409,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,596.52x = 1,009,642.46 × 409,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,596.52x = 413,233,932,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,233,932,812.46/731,596.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,838.57

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