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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,148.81, 1,017,579.24 and 495,571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,148.81, 1,017,579.24 and 495,571.50 is: 684,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,148.81 : 1,017,579.24 = 495,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,148.81/1,017,579.24 = 495,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,148.81x = 1,017,579.24 × 495,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,148.81x = 504,283,270,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,283,270,335.66/737,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,099.68

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