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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,558.91, 1,016,441.27 and 414,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,558.91, 1,016,441.27 and 414,268.88 is: 571,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,558.91 : 1,016,441.27 = 414,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,558.91/1,016,441.27 = 414,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,558.91x = 1,016,441.27 × 414,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,558.91x = 421,079,984,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,079,984,437.33/736,558.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,685.41

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