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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,968.83, 1,017,010.40 and 414,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,968.83, 1,017,010.40 and 414,672.48 is: 572,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,968.83 : 1,017,010.40 = 414,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,968.83/1,017,010.40 = 414,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,968.83x = 1,017,010.40 × 414,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,968.83x = 421,726,222,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,726,222,680.43/736,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,244.32

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