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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,421.17, 1,014,881.31 and 408,734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,421.17, 1,014,881.31 and 408,734.13 is: 564,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,421.17 : 1,014,881.31 = 408,734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,421.17/1,014,881.31 = 408,734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,421.17x = 1,014,881.31 × 408,734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,421.17x = 414,816,633,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,816,633,101.92/735,421.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,053.15

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