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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,162.62, 1,017,317.15 and 414,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,162.62, 1,017,317.15 and 414,893.59 is: 572,571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,162.62 : 1,017,317.15 = 414,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,162.62/1,017,317.15 = 414,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,162.62x = 1,017,317.15 × 414,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,162.62x = 422,078,364,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,078,364,532.07/737,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,571.58

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