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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,423.53, 1,017,664.16 and 415,145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,423.53, 1,017,664.16 and 415,145.86 is: 572,912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,423.53 : 1,017,664.16 = 415,145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,423.53/1,017,664.16 = 415,145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,423.53x = 1,017,664.16 × 415,145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,423.53x = 422,479,058,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,479,058,274.49/737,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,912.37

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