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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,148.25, 1,017,578.46 and 495,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,148.25, 1,017,578.46 and 495,570.94 is: 684,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,148.25 : 1,017,578.46 = 495,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,148.25/1,017,578.46 = 495,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,148.25x = 1,017,578.46 × 495,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,148.25x = 504,282,318,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,282,318,984.28/737,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,098.92

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