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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,352.30, 1,017,534.88 and 415,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,352.30, 1,017,534.88 and 415,061.40 is: 572,778.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,352.30 : 1,017,534.88 = 415,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,352.30/1,017,534.88 = 415,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,352.30x = 1,017,534.88 × 415,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,352.30x = 422,339,451,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,339,451,841.63/737,352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,778.37

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