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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,181.40, 1,017,343.08 and 414,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,181.40, 1,017,343.08 and 414,912.40 is: 572,597.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,181.40 : 1,017,343.08 = 414,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,181.40/1,017,343.08 = 414,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,181.40x = 1,017,343.08 × 414,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,181.40x = 422,108,258,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,108,258,946.19/737,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,597.54

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