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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,425.78, 1,016,257.89 and 414,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,425.78, 1,016,257.89 and 414,135.79 is: 571,501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,425.78 : 1,016,257.89 = 414,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,425.78/1,016,257.89 = 414,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,425.78x = 1,016,257.89 × 414,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,425.78x = 420,868,763,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,868,763,131.25/736,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,501.94

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