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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,986.24, 1,016,958.60 and 414,689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,986.24, 1,016,958.60 and 414,689.76 is: 572,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,986.24 : 1,016,958.60 = 414,689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,986.24/1,016,958.60 = 414,689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,986.24x = 1,016,958.60 × 414,689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,986.24x = 421,722,317,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,722,317,763.94/736,986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,225.50

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