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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,116.27, 1,017,052.16 and 414,708.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,116.27, 1,017,052.16 and 414,708.73 is: 572,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,116.27 : 1,017,052.16 = 414,708.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,116.27/1,017,052.16 = 414,708.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,116.27x = 1,017,052.16 × 414,708.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,116.27x = 421,780,408,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,780,408,815.13/737,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,203.36

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