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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,353.73, 1,017,545.49 and 415,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,353.73, 1,017,545.49 and 415,064.66 is: 572,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,353.73 : 1,017,545.49 = 415,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,353.73/1,017,545.49 = 415,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,353.73x = 1,017,545.49 × 415,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,353.73x = 422,347,167,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,347,167,753.66/737,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,787.73

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