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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,158.24, 1,015,902.78 and 413,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,158.24, 1,015,902.78 and 413,865.60 is: 571,137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,158.24 : 1,015,902.78 = 413,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,158.24/1,015,902.78 = 413,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,158.24x = 1,015,902.78 × 413,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,158.24x = 420,447,213,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,447,213,586.37/736,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,137.01

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