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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,043.91, 1,017,117.35 and 414,759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,043.91, 1,017,117.35 and 414,759.39 is: 572,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,043.91 : 1,017,117.35 = 414,759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,043.91/1,017,117.35 = 414,759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,043.91x = 1,017,117.35 × 414,759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,043.91x = 421,858,969,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,858,969,644.80/737,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,366.13

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