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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,340.04, 1,017,517.98 and 415,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,340.04, 1,017,517.98 and 415,049.14 is: 572,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,340.04 : 1,017,517.98 = 415,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,340.04/1,017,517.98 = 415,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,340.04x = 1,017,517.98 × 415,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,340.04x = 422,319,962,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,319,962,533.54/737,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,761.47

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