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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,550.97, 1,016,430.32 and 414,260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,550.97, 1,016,430.32 and 414,260.98 is: 571,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,550.97 : 1,016,430.32 = 414,260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,550.97/1,016,430.32 = 414,260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,550.97x = 1,016,430.32 × 414,260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,550.97x = 421,067,420,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,067,420,464.91/736,550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,674.52

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