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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,111.42, 1,018,596.87 and 415,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,111.42, 1,018,596.87 and 415,825.38 is: 573,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,111.42 : 1,018,596.87 = 415,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,111.42/1,018,596.87 = 415,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,111.42x = 1,018,596.87 × 415,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,111.42x = 423,558,430,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,558,430,534.56/738,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,840.78

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