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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,180.90, 1,017,199.91 and 414,871.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,180.90, 1,017,199.91 and 414,871.77 is: 572,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,180.90 : 1,017,199.91 = 414,871.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,180.90/1,017,199.91 = 414,871.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,180.90x = 1,017,199.91 × 414,871.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,180.90x = 422,007,528,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,007,528,142.72/737,180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,461.29

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