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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,117.77, 1,017,054.23 and 414,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,117.77, 1,017,054.23 and 414,710.23 is: 572,205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,117.77 : 1,017,054.23 = 414,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,117.77/1,017,054.23 = 414,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,117.77x = 1,017,054.23 × 414,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,117.77x = 421,782,793,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,782,793,645.77/737,117.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,205.43

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