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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,148.69, 1,017,579.07 and 495,571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,148.69, 1,017,579.07 and 495,571.38 is: 684,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,148.69 : 1,017,579.07 = 495,571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,148.69/1,017,579.07 = 495,571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,148.69x = 1,017,579.07 × 495,571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,148.69x = 504,283,063,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,283,063,979.02/737,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,099.52

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