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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,768.02, 1,016,729.72 and 414,478.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,768.02, 1,016,729.72 and 414,478.02 is: 571,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,768.02 : 1,016,729.72 = 414,478.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,768.02/1,016,729.72 = 414,478.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,768.02x = 1,016,729.72 × 414,478.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,768.02x = 421,412,121,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,412,121,220.75/736,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,973.96

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