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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,875.89, 1,016,881.53 and 410,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,875.89, 1,016,881.53 and 410,183.72 is: 566,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,875.89 : 1,016,881.53 = 410,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,875.89/1,016,881.53 = 410,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,875.89x = 1,016,881.53 × 410,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,875.89x = 417,108,248,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,108,248,774.69/736,875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,049.53

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