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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,357.29, 1,017,009.79 and 556,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,357.29, 1,017,009.79 and 556,076.86 is: 766,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,357.29 : 1,017,009.79 = 556,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,357.29/1,017,009.79 = 556,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,357.29x = 1,017,009.79 × 556,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,357.29x = 565,535,610,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,535,610,612.46/737,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,976.36

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