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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,092.57, 1,015,812 and 413,799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,092.57, 1,015,812 and 413,799.84 is: 571,046.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,092.57 : 1,015,812 = 413,799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,092.57/1,015,812 = 413,799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,092.57x = 1,015,812 × 413,799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,092.57x = 420,342,843,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,342,843,070.08/736,092.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,046.17

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