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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,291.84, 1,016,069.32 and 409,603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,291.84, 1,016,069.32 and 409,603.36 is: 565,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,291.84 : 1,016,069.32 = 409,603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,291.84/1,016,069.32 = 409,603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,291.84x = 1,016,069.32 × 409,603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,291.84x = 416,185,407,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,185,407,464.92/736,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,245.17

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