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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,156.74, 1,017,275.34 and 414,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,156.74, 1,017,275.34 and 414,869.14 is: 572,518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,156.74 : 1,017,275.34 = 414,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,156.74/1,017,275.34 = 414,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,156.74x = 1,017,275.34 × 414,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,156.74x = 422,036,145,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,036,145,449.01/737,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,518.87

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