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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,129.07, 1,017,236.03 and 414,839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,129.07, 1,017,236.03 and 414,839.16 is: 572,476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,129.07 : 1,017,236.03 = 414,839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,129.07/1,017,236.03 = 414,839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,129.07x = 1,017,236.03 × 414,839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,129.07x = 421,989,338,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,989,338,132.74/737,129.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,476.86

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