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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,982.48, 1,017,023.88 and 414,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,982.48, 1,017,023.88 and 414,692.42 is: 572,268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,982.48 : 1,017,023.88 = 414,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,982.48/1,017,023.88 = 414,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,982.48x = 1,017,023.88 × 414,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,982.48x = 421,752,093,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,752,093,994.99/736,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,268.82

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