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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,251, 1,103,784.39 and 416,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,251, 1,103,784.39 and 416,205.42 is: 623,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,251 : 1,103,784.39 = 416,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,251/1,103,784.39 = 416,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,251x = 1,103,784.39 × 416,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,251x = 459,401,045,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,401,045,629.39/736,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,973.41

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