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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,628.66, 1,017,819.27 and 415,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,628.66, 1,017,819.27 and 415,274.58 is: 573,017.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,628.66 : 1,017,819.27 = 415,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,628.66/1,017,819.27 = 415,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,628.66x = 1,017,819.27 × 415,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,628.66x = 422,674,469,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,674,469,865.16/737,628.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,017.96

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