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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,237.70, 1,017,436.14 and 414,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,237.70, 1,017,436.14 and 414,917.64 is: 572,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,237.70 : 1,017,436.14 = 414,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,237.70/1,017,436.14 = 414,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,237.70x = 1,017,436.14 × 414,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,237.70x = 422,152,202,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,152,202,059.51/737,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,613.42

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