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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,972.95, 1,017,016.09 and 414,676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,972.95, 1,017,016.09 and 414,676.61 is: 572,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,972.95 : 1,017,016.09 = 414,676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,972.95/1,017,016.09 = 414,676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,972.95x = 1,017,016.09 × 414,676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,972.95x = 421,732,784,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,732,784,516.66/736,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,250.02

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