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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,387.88, 1,017,516.12 and 415,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,387.88, 1,017,516.12 and 415,092.12 is: 572,782.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,387.88 : 1,017,516.12 = 415,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,387.88/1,017,516.12 = 415,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,387.88x = 1,017,516.12 × 415,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,387.88x = 422,362,923,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,362,923,384.97/737,387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,782.57

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