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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,684.82, 1,017,995.04 and 415,398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,684.82, 1,017,995.04 and 415,398.78 is: 573,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,684.82 : 1,017,995.04 = 415,398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,684.82/1,017,995.04 = 415,398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,684.82x = 1,017,995.04 × 415,398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,684.82x = 422,873,897,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,873,897,662.05/737,684.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,244.68

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