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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,052, 1,017,135.84 and 414,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,052, 1,017,135.84 and 414,767.52 is: 572,381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,052 : 1,017,135.84 = 414,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,052/1,017,135.84 = 414,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,052x = 1,017,135.84 × 414,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,052x = 421,874,909,859.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,874,909,859.92/737,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,381.47

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