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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,974.48, 1,017,012.87 and 414,684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,974.48, 1,017,012.87 and 414,684.39 is: 572,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,974.48 : 1,017,012.87 = 414,684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,974.48/1,017,012.87 = 414,684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,974.48x = 1,017,012.87 × 414,684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,974.48x = 421,739,361,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,739,361,618.10/736,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,257.76

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