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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,417.07, 1,017,732.56 and 415,189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,417.07, 1,017,732.56 and 415,189.97 is: 573,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,417.07 : 1,017,732.56 = 415,189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,417.07/1,017,732.56 = 415,189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,417.07x = 1,017,732.56 × 415,189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,417.07x = 422,552,343,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,552,343,889.81/737,417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,016.76

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