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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,473.72, 1,016,324.10 and 414,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,473.72, 1,016,324.10 and 414,183.72 is: 571,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,473.72 : 1,016,324.10 = 414,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,473.72/1,016,324.10 = 414,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,473.72x = 1,016,324.10 × 414,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,473.72x = 420,944,896,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,944,896,463.65/736,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,568.12

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