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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,148.75, 1,017,579.16 and 495,571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,148.75, 1,017,579.16 and 495,571.45 is: 684,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,148.75 : 1,017,579.16 = 495,571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,148.75/1,017,579.16 = 495,571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,148.75x = 1,017,579.16 × 495,571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,148.75x = 504,283,172,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,283,172,245.23/737,148.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,099.61

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