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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,270.21, 1,017,227.28 and 475,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,270.21, 1,017,227.28 and 475,514.75 is: 656,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,270.21 : 1,017,227.28 = 475,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,270.21/1,017,227.28 = 475,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,270.21x = 1,017,227.28 × 475,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,270.21x = 483,706,573,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,706,573,364.81/737,270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,077.74

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