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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,869.03, 1,009,957.56 and 405,196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,869.03, 1,009,957.56 and 405,196.59 is: 559,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,869.03 : 1,009,957.56 = 405,196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,869.03/1,009,957.56 = 405,196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,869.03x = 1,009,957.56 × 405,196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,869.03x = 409,231,363,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,231,363,903.81/731,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,159.29

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