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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,639.92, 1,015,693.55 and 504,178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,639.92, 1,015,693.55 and 504,178.96 is: 695,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,639.92 : 1,015,693.55 = 504,178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,639.92/1,015,693.55 = 504,178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,639.92x = 1,015,693.55 × 504,178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,639.92x = 512,091,318,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,091,318,251.00/736,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,171.83

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