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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,757.34, 1,016,784.18 and 414,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,757.34, 1,016,784.18 and 414,448.20 is: 571,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,757.34 : 1,016,784.18 = 414,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,757.34/1,016,784.18 = 414,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,757.34x = 1,016,784.18 × 414,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,757.34x = 421,404,373,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,404,373,189.48/736,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,971.73

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