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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,131.36, 1,002,134.76 and 416,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,131.36, 1,002,134.76 and 416,075 is: 574,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,131.36 : 1,002,134.76 = 416,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,131.36/1,002,134.76 = 416,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,131.36x = 1,002,134.76 × 416,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,131.36x = 416,963,220,267
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,963,220,267/726,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,225.61

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