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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,131.07, 1,017,238.78 and 414,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,131.07, 1,017,238.78 and 414,841.16 is: 572,479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,131.07 : 1,017,238.78 = 414,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,131.07/1,017,238.78 = 414,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,131.07x = 1,017,238.78 × 414,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,131.07x = 421,992,515,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,992,515,492.19/737,131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,479.62

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