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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,288, 1,010,572.80 and 414,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,288, 1,010,572.80 and 414,336 is: 571,792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,288 : 1,010,572.80 = 414,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,288/1,010,572.80 = 414,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,288x = 1,010,572.80 × 414,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,288x = 418,716,691,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,716,691,660.80/732,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,792.37

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