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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,910, 1,018,304.76 and 415,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,910, 1,018,304.76 and 415,651.44 is: 573,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,910 : 1,018,304.76 = 415,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,910/1,018,304.76 = 415,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,910x = 1,018,304.76 × 415,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,910x = 423,259,839,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,259,839,852.85/737,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,592.77

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