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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,614.88, 1,009,667.68 and 409,305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,614.88, 1,009,667.68 and 409,305.68 is: 564,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,614.88 : 1,009,667.68 = 409,305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,614.88/1,009,667.68 = 409,305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,614.88x = 1,009,667.68 × 409,305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,614.88x = 413,262,716,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,262,716,336.42/731,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,863.74

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