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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,436.96, 1,017,682.79 and 415,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,436.96, 1,017,682.79 and 415,159.29 is: 572,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,436.96 : 1,017,682.79 = 415,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,436.96/1,017,682.79 = 415,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,436.96x = 1,017,682.79 × 415,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,436.96x = 422,500,462,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,500,462,465.82/737,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,930.96

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