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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,522.32, 1,017,799.98 and 415,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,522.32, 1,017,799.98 and 415,244.20 is: 573,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,522.32 : 1,017,799.98 = 415,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,522.32/1,017,799.98 = 415,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,522.32x = 1,017,799.98 × 415,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,522.32x = 422,635,538,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,635,538,455.12/737,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,047.79

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