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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,458.14, 1,016,222.96 and 409,693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,458.14, 1,016,222.96 and 409,693.94 is: 565,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,458.14 : 1,016,222.96 = 409,693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,458.14/1,016,222.96 = 409,693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,458.14x = 1,016,222.96 × 409,693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,458.14x = 416,340,386,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,340,386,352.39/736,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,327.98

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