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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,838.13, 1,016,821.44 and 414,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,838.13, 1,016,821.44 and 414,544.80 is: 572,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,838.13 : 1,016,821.44 = 414,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,838.13/1,016,821.44 = 414,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,838.13x = 1,016,821.44 × 414,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,838.13x = 421,518,040,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,518,040,480.51/736,838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,063.28

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