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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,629.72, 1,009,688.28 and 409,320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,629.72, 1,009,688.28 and 409,320.64 is: 564,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,629.72 : 1,009,688.28 = 409,320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,629.72/1,009,688.28 = 409,320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,629.72x = 1,009,688.28 × 409,320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,629.72x = 413,286,252,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,286,252,970.10/731,629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,884.45

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