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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,179.58, 1,017,198.10 and 414,870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,179.58, 1,017,198.10 and 414,870.46 is: 572,459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,179.58 : 1,017,198.10 = 414,870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,179.58/1,017,198.10 = 414,870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,179.58x = 1,017,198.10 × 414,870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,179.58x = 422,005,441,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,005,441,633.72/737,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,459.48

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