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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,102.42, 1,018,584.45 and 415,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,102.42, 1,018,584.45 and 415,816.38 is: 573,828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,102.42 : 1,018,584.45 = 415,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,102.42/1,018,584.45 = 415,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,102.42x = 1,018,584.45 × 415,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,102.42x = 423,544,098,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,544,098,723.29/738,102.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,828.36

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