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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,958.48, 1,016,990.93 and 414,668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,958.48, 1,016,990.93 and 414,668.39 is: 572,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,958.48 : 1,016,990.93 = 414,668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,958.48/1,016,990.93 = 414,668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,958.48x = 1,016,990.93 × 414,668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,958.48x = 421,713,989,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,713,989,514.36/736,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,235.75

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