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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,746.72, 1,016,708.98 and 414,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,746.72, 1,016,708.98 and 414,457.04 is: 571,949.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,746.72 : 1,016,708.98 = 414,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,746.72/1,016,708.98 = 414,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,746.72x = 1,016,708.98 × 414,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,746.72x = 421,382,194,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,382,194,392.22/736,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,949.87

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