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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,496.90, 1,017,764.87 and 415,218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,496.90, 1,017,764.87 and 415,218.62 is: 573,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,496.90 : 1,017,764.87 = 415,218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,496.90/1,017,764.87 = 415,218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,496.90x = 1,017,764.87 × 415,218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,496.90x = 422,594,925,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,594,925,274.20/737,496.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,012.48

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