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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,971.95, 1,017,014.71 and 414,675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,971.95, 1,017,014.71 and 414,675.61 is: 572,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,971.95 : 1,017,014.71 = 414,675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,971.95/1,017,014.71 = 414,675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,971.95x = 1,017,014.71 × 414,675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,971.95x = 421,731,195,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,731,195,248.22/736,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,248.64

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