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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,596.84, 1,009,642.86 and 409,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,596.84, 1,009,642.86 and 409,287.72 is: 564,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,596.84 : 1,009,642.86 = 409,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,596.84/1,009,642.86 = 409,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,596.84x = 1,009,642.86 × 409,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,596.84x = 413,234,424,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,234,424,183.68/731,596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,839.00

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