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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,958.61, 1,009,872.71 and 409,617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,958.61, 1,009,872.71 and 409,617.49 is: 565,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,958.61 : 1,009,872.71 = 409,617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,958.61/1,009,872.71 = 409,617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,958.61x = 1,009,872.71 × 409,617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,958.61x = 413,661,520,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,661,520,116.93/731,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,143.32

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