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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,162.42, 1,017,316.85 and 414,893.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,162.42, 1,017,316.85 and 414,893.39 is: 572,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,162.42 : 1,017,316.85 = 414,893.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,162.42/1,017,316.85 = 414,893.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,162.42x = 1,017,316.85 × 414,893.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,162.42x = 422,078,029,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,078,029,439.57/737,162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,571.28

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