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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,356.29, 1,017,008.41 and 556,075.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,356.29, 1,017,008.41 and 556,075.86 is: 766,974.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,356.29 : 1,017,008.41 = 556,075.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,356.29/1,017,008.41 = 556,075.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,356.29x = 1,017,008.41 × 556,075.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,356.29x = 565,533,826,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,533,826,217.98/737,356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,974.98

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