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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,072.91, 1,102,337.59 and 498,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,072.91, 1,102,337.59 and 498,695.93 is: 746,843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,072.91 : 1,102,337.59 = 498,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,072.91/1,102,337.59 = 498,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,072.91x = 1,102,337.59 × 498,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,072.91x = 549,731,269,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,731,269,619.01/736,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,843.50

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