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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,266.32, 1,017,223.92 and 414,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,266.32, 1,017,223.92 and 414,957.60 is: 572,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,266.32 : 1,017,223.92 = 414,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,266.32/1,017,223.92 = 414,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,266.32x = 1,017,223.92 × 414,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,266.32x = 422,104,796,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,104,796,505.79/737,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,526.89

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