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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,188.96, 1,016,002.10 and 409,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,188.96, 1,016,002.10 and 409,563.48 is: 565,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,188.96 : 1,016,002.10 = 409,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,188.96/1,016,002.10 = 409,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,188.96x = 1,016,002.10 × 409,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,188.96x = 416,117,355,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,117,355,763.31/736,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,231.72

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