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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,042.98, 1,017,107.40 and 414,752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,042.98, 1,017,107.40 and 414,752.89 is: 572,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,042.98 : 1,017,107.40 = 414,752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,042.98/1,017,107.40 = 414,752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,042.98x = 1,017,107.40 × 414,752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,042.98x = 421,848,233,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,848,233,590.39/737,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,352.28

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