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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,521.32, 1,017,798.60 and 415,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,521.32, 1,017,798.60 and 415,243.20 is: 573,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,521.32 : 1,017,798.60 = 415,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,521.32/1,017,798.60 = 415,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,521.32x = 1,017,798.60 × 415,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,521.32x = 422,633,947,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,633,947,619.52/737,521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,046.41

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