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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,283.76, 1,016,066.52 and 418,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,283.76, 1,016,066.52 and 418,331.76 is: 577,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,283.76 : 1,016,066.52 = 418,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,283.76/1,016,066.52 = 418,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,283.76x = 1,016,066.52 × 418,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,283.76x = 425,052,895,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,052,895,588.68/736,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,294.95

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