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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,161.62, 1,017,315.77 and 414,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,161.62, 1,017,315.77 and 414,892.59 is: 572,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,161.62 : 1,017,315.77 = 414,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,161.62/1,017,315.77 = 414,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,161.62x = 1,017,315.77 × 414,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,161.62x = 422,076,773,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,076,773,968.72/737,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,570.20

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