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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,388.84, 1,017,615.43 and 415,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,388.84, 1,017,615.43 and 415,110.24 is: 572,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,388.84 : 1,017,615.43 = 415,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,388.84/1,017,615.43 = 415,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,388.84x = 1,017,615.43 × 415,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,388.84x = 422,422,584,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,422,584,337.23/737,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,862.73

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