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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,402.76, 1,017,577.08 and 415,102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,402.76, 1,017,577.08 and 415,102.14 is: 572,819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,402.76 : 1,017,577.08 = 415,102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,402.76/1,017,577.08 = 415,102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,402.76x = 1,017,577.08 × 415,102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,402.76x = 422,398,423,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,398,423,522.95/737,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,819.15

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