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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,246.84, 1,016,008.40 and 409,555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,246.84, 1,016,008.40 and 409,555.94 is: 565,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,246.84 : 1,016,008.40 = 409,555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,246.84/1,016,008.40 = 409,555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,246.84x = 1,016,008.40 × 409,555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,246.84x = 416,112,278,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,112,278,556.70/736,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,180.39

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