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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,869.50, 1,018,084.95 and 415,515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,869.50, 1,018,084.95 and 415,515.42 is: 573,312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,869.50 : 1,018,084.95 = 415,515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,869.50/1,018,084.95 = 415,515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,869.50x = 1,018,084.95 × 415,515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,869.50x = 423,029,995,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,029,995,594.93/737,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,312.75

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