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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,467.56, 1,017,702.29 and 415,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,467.56, 1,017,702.29 and 415,178.28 is: 572,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,467.56 : 1,017,702.29 = 415,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,467.56/1,017,702.29 = 415,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,467.56x = 1,017,702.29 × 415,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,467.56x = 422,527,887,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,527,887,352.21/737,467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,944.37

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