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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,268.89, 1,017,225.47 and 475,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,268.89, 1,017,225.47 and 475,513.44 is: 656,075.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,268.89 : 1,017,225.47 = 475,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,268.89/1,017,225.47 = 475,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,268.89x = 1,017,225.47 × 475,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,268.89x = 483,704,380,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,704,380,055.69/737,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,075.94

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