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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,122.63, 1,017,060.92 and 414,715.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,122.63, 1,017,060.92 and 414,715.09 is: 572,212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,122.63 : 1,017,060.92 = 414,715.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,122.63/1,017,060.92 = 414,715.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,122.63x = 1,017,060.92 × 414,715.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,122.63x = 421,790,510,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,790,510,973.28/737,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,212.13

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