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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,871.07, 1,016,874.90 and 410,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,871.07, 1,016,874.90 and 410,178.90 is: 566,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,871.07 : 1,016,874.90 = 410,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,871.07/1,016,874.90 = 410,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,871.07x = 1,016,874.90 × 410,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,871.07x = 417,100,627,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,100,627,919.61/736,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,042.89

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