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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,293.81, 1,014,683.36 and 408,605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,293.81, 1,014,683.36 and 408,605.73 is: 563,863.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,293.81 : 1,014,683.36 = 408,605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,293.81/1,014,683.36 = 408,605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,293.81x = 1,014,683.36 × 408,605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,293.81x = 414,605,435,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,605,435,031.65/735,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,863.63

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