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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,972.58, 1,017,015.57 and 414,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,972.58, 1,017,015.57 and 414,676.23 is: 572,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,972.58 : 1,017,015.57 = 414,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,972.58/1,017,015.57 = 414,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,972.58x = 1,017,015.57 × 414,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,972.58x = 421,732,182,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,732,182,418.90/736,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,249.49

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