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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,660.08, 1,016,479.38 and 414,449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,660.08, 1,016,479.38 and 414,449.37 is: 571,877.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,660.08 : 1,016,479.38 = 414,449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,660.08/1,016,479.38 = 414,449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,660.08x = 1,016,479.38 × 414,449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,660.08x = 421,279,238,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,279,238,658.99/736,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,877.38

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