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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,958.73, 1,016,991.27 and 414,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,958.73, 1,016,991.27 and 414,668.64 is: 572,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,958.73 : 1,016,991.27 = 414,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,958.73/1,016,991.27 = 414,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,958.73x = 1,016,991.27 × 414,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,958.73x = 421,714,386,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,714,386,822.77/736,958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,236.10

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