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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,355.05, 1,017,006.69 and 556,074.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,355.05, 1,017,006.69 and 556,074.62 is: 766,973.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,355.05 : 1,017,006.69 = 556,074.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,355.05/1,017,006.69 = 556,074.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,355.05x = 1,017,006.69 × 556,074.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,355.05x = 565,531,608,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,531,608,679.21/737,355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,973.26

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