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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,060, 1,017,130.84 and 414,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,060, 1,017,130.84 and 414,769.92 is: 572,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,060 : 1,017,130.84 = 414,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,060/1,017,130.84 = 414,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,060x = 1,017,130.84 × 414,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,060x = 421,875,277,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,875,277,136.33/737,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,375.76

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