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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,133.36, 1,002,137.52 and 416,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,133.36, 1,002,137.52 and 416,077 is: 574,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,133.36 : 1,002,137.52 = 416,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,133.36/1,002,137.52 = 416,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,133.36x = 1,002,137.52 × 416,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,133.36x = 416,966,372,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,966,372,909.04/726,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,228.37

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