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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,203.40, 1,017,373.43 and 414,934.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,203.40, 1,017,373.43 and 414,934.37 is: 572,627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,203.40 : 1,017,373.43 = 414,934.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,203.40/1,017,373.43 = 414,934.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,203.40x = 1,017,373.43 × 414,934.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,203.40x = 422,143,203,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,143,203,231.79/737,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,627.86

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