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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,037.60, 1,017,099.72 and 414,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,037.60, 1,017,099.72 and 414,747.52 is: 572,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,037.60 : 1,017,099.72 = 414,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,037.60/1,017,099.72 = 414,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,037.60x = 1,017,099.72 × 414,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,037.60x = 421,839,586,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,839,586,462.69/737,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,344.73

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