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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,640.92, 1,015,694.92 and 504,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,640.92, 1,015,694.92 and 504,179.96 is: 695,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,640.92 : 1,015,694.92 = 504,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,640.92/1,015,694.92 = 504,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,640.92x = 1,015,694.92 × 504,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,640.92x = 512,093,024,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,093,024,137.80/736,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,173.20

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