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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,719.12, 1,016,601.12 and 414,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,719.12, 1,016,601.12 and 414,540.72 is: 572,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,719.12 : 1,016,601.12 = 414,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,719.12/1,016,601.12 = 414,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,719.12x = 1,016,601.12 × 414,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,719.12x = 421,422,560,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,422,560,237.61/736,719.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,026.09

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