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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,428.65, 1,017,671.23 and 415,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,428.65, 1,017,671.23 and 415,150.98 is: 572,919.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,428.65 : 1,017,671.23 = 415,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,428.65/1,017,671.23 = 415,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,428.65x = 1,017,671.23 × 415,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,428.65x = 422,487,208,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,487,208,452.31/737,428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,919.44

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