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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,343.96, 1,016,160.73 and 414,051.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,343.96, 1,016,160.73 and 414,051.23 is: 571,394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,343.96 : 1,016,160.73 = 414,051.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,343.96/1,016,160.73 = 414,051.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,343.96x = 1,016,160.73 × 414,051.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,343.96x = 420,742,601,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,742,601,639.47/736,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,394.11

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