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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,067.53, 1,017,149.87 and 414,783.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,067.53, 1,017,149.87 and 414,783.05 is: 572,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,067.53 : 1,017,149.87 = 414,783.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,067.53/1,017,149.87 = 414,783.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,067.53x = 1,017,149.87 × 414,783.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,067.53x = 421,896,521,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,896,521,336.91/737,067.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,398.73

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