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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,421.56, 1,017,738.76 and 415,194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,421.56, 1,017,738.76 and 415,194.48 is: 573,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,421.56 : 1,017,738.76 = 415,194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,421.56/1,017,738.76 = 415,194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,421.56x = 1,017,738.76 × 415,194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,421.56x = 422,559,515,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,559,515,234.05/737,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,023.00

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