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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,985.92, 1,018,285.29 and 415,626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,985.92, 1,018,285.29 and 415,626.98 is: 573,489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,985.92 : 1,018,285.29 = 415,626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,985.92/1,018,285.29 = 415,626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,985.92x = 1,018,285.29 × 415,626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,985.92x = 423,226,834,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,226,834,769.70/737,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,489.04

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