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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,119.63, 1,017,056.78 and 414,712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,119.63, 1,017,056.78 and 414,712.09 is: 572,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,119.63 : 1,017,056.78 = 414,712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,119.63/1,017,056.78 = 414,712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,119.63x = 1,017,056.78 × 414,712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,119.63x = 421,785,747,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,785,747,662.25/737,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,207.99

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