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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,143.73, 1,017,257.42 and 414,856.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,143.73, 1,017,257.42 and 414,856.13 is: 572,500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,143.73 : 1,017,257.42 = 414,856.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,143.73/1,017,257.42 = 414,856.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,143.73x = 1,017,257.42 × 414,856.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,143.73x = 422,015,477,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,015,477,564.50/737,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,500.94

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