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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,942.41, 1,017,000.41 and 414,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,942.41, 1,017,000.41 and 414,663.96 is: 572,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,942.41 : 1,017,000.41 = 414,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,942.41/1,017,000.41 = 414,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,942.41x = 1,017,000.41 × 414,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,942.41x = 421,713,417,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,713,417,332.22/736,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,247.45

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