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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,795.68, 1,016,736.48 and 414,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,795.68, 1,016,736.48 and 414,519.36 is: 572,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,795.68 : 1,016,736.48 = 414,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,795.68/1,016,736.48 = 414,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,795.68x = 1,016,736.48 × 414,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,795.68x = 421,456,954,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,456,954,978.25/736,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,013.34

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