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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,434.94, 1,017,757.31 and 415,208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,434.94, 1,017,757.31 and 415,208.03 is: 573,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,434.94 : 1,017,757.31 = 415,208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,434.94/1,017,757.31 = 415,208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,434.94x = 1,017,757.31 × 415,208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,434.94x = 422,581,000,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,581,000,538.37/737,434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,041.74

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