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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,200.71, 1,017,369.72 and 414,931.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,200.71, 1,017,369.72 and 414,931.68 is: 572,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,200.71 : 1,017,369.72 = 414,931.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,200.71/1,017,369.72 = 414,931.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,200.71x = 1,017,369.72 × 414,931.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,200.71x = 422,138,927,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,138,927,100.73/737,200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,624.15

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