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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,997.24, 1,010,155.96 and 409,707.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,997.24, 1,010,155.96 and 409,707.25 is: 565,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,997.24 : 1,010,155.96 = 409,707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,997.24/1,010,155.96 = 409,707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,997.24x = 1,010,155.96 × 409,707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,997.24x = 413,868,218,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,868,218,429.45/731,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,395.88

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