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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,255.08, 1,014,631.75 and 408,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,255.08, 1,014,631.75 and 408,559.64 is: 563,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,255.08 : 1,014,631.75 = 408,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,255.08/1,014,631.75 = 408,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,255.08x = 1,014,631.75 × 408,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,255.08x = 414,537,584,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,537,584,027.75/735,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,801.05

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