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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,771.02, 1,016,733.86 and 414,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,771.02, 1,016,733.86 and 414,481.02 is: 571,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,771.02 : 1,016,733.86 = 414,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,771.02/1,016,733.86 = 414,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,771.02x = 1,016,733.86 × 414,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,771.02x = 421,416,887,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,416,887,361.34/736,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,978.10

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