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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,463.44, 1,017,696.60 and 415,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,463.44, 1,017,696.60 and 415,174.16 is: 572,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,463.44 : 1,017,696.60 = 415,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,463.44/1,017,696.60 = 415,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,463.44x = 1,017,696.60 × 415,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,463.44x = 422,521,325,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,521,325,951.37/737,463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,938.68

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