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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,944.68, 1,017,003.51 and 414,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,944.68, 1,017,003.51 and 414,666.20 is: 572,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,944.68 : 1,017,003.51 = 414,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,944.68/1,017,003.51 = 414,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,944.68x = 1,017,003.51 × 414,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,944.68x = 421,716,975,793.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,716,975,793.35/736,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,250.52

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