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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,352.79, 1,017,003.59 and 556,072.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,352.79, 1,017,003.59 and 556,072.36 is: 766,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,352.79 : 1,017,003.59 = 556,072.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,352.79/1,017,003.59 = 556,072.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,352.79x = 1,017,003.59 × 556,072.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,352.79x = 565,527,578,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,527,578,554.39/737,352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,970.15

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