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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,865.87, 1,016,864.48 and 414,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,865.87, 1,016,864.48 and 414,575.20 is: 572,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,865.87 : 1,016,864.48 = 414,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,865.87/1,016,864.48 = 414,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,865.87x = 1,016,864.48 × 414,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,865.87x = 421,566,795,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,566,795,168.90/736,865.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,107.91

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