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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,192.86, 1,015,975.47 and 413,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,192.86, 1,015,975.47 and 413,901.96 is: 571,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,192.86 : 1,015,975.47 = 413,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,192.86/1,015,975.47 = 413,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,192.86x = 1,015,975.47 × 413,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,192.86x = 420,514,238,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,514,238,344.92/736,192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,201.19

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