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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,162, 1,018,667.07 and 415,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,162, 1,018,667.07 and 415,877.13 is: 573,912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,162 : 1,018,667.07 = 415,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,162/1,018,667.07 = 415,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,162x = 1,018,667.07 × 415,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,162x = 423,640,337,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,640,337,497.11/738,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,912.42

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