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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,735.26, 955,156.74 and 494,432.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,735.26, 955,156.74 and 494,432.09 is: 740,526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,735.26 : 955,156.74 = 494,432.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,735.26/955,156.74 = 494,432.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,735.26x = 955,156.74 × 494,432.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,735.26x = 472,260,140,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,260,140,187.72/637,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,526.93

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