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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,352.29, 1,017,002.90 and 556,071.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,352.29, 1,017,002.90 and 556,071.86 is: 766,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,352.29 : 1,017,002.90 = 556,071.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,352.29/1,017,002.90 = 556,071.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,352.29x = 1,017,002.90 × 556,071.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,352.29x = 565,526,686,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,526,686,363.02/737,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,969.46

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