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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,767.02, 1,016,728.34 and 414,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,767.02, 1,016,728.34 and 414,477.02 is: 571,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,767.02 : 1,016,728.34 = 414,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,767.02/1,016,728.34 = 414,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,767.02x = 1,016,728.34 × 414,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,767.02x = 421,410,532,512.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,410,532,512.75/736,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,972.58

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