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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,136, 1,017,298.56 and 414,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,136, 1,017,298.56 and 414,876.48 is: 572,558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,136 : 1,017,298.56 = 414,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,136/1,017,298.56 = 414,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,136x = 1,017,298.56 × 414,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,136x = 422,053,245,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,053,245,681.87/737,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,558.18

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