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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,995.44, 1,018,298.40 and 415,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,995.44, 1,018,298.40 and 415,636.50 is: 573,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,995.44 : 1,018,298.40 = 415,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,995.44/1,018,298.40 = 415,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,995.44x = 1,018,298.40 × 415,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,995.44x = 423,241,982,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,241,982,931.60/737,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,502.17

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