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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,351.54, 1,017,001.86 and 556,071.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,351.54, 1,017,001.86 and 556,071.10 is: 766,968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,351.54 : 1,017,001.86 = 556,071.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,351.54/1,017,001.86 = 556,071.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,351.54x = 1,017,001.86 × 556,071.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,351.54x = 565,525,342,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,525,342,992.25/737,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,968.42

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