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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,569.16, 1,016,455.40 and 414,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,569.16, 1,016,455.40 and 414,279.12 is: 571,699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,569.16 : 1,016,455.40 = 414,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,569.16/1,016,455.40 = 414,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,569.16x = 1,016,455.40 × 414,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,569.16x = 421,096,248,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,096,248,631.25/736,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,699.54

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