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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,292.81, 1,014,681.98 and 408,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,292.81, 1,014,681.98 and 408,604.73 is: 563,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,292.81 : 1,014,681.98 = 408,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,292.81/1,014,681.98 = 408,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,292.81x = 1,014,681.98 × 408,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,292.81x = 414,603,850,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,603,850,123.47/735,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,862.24

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