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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,149.25, 1,017,579.84 and 495,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,149.25, 1,017,579.84 and 495,571.94 is: 684,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,149.25 : 1,017,579.84 = 495,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,149.25/1,017,579.84 = 495,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,149.25x = 1,017,579.84 × 495,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,149.25x = 504,284,015,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,284,015,413.69/737,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,100.29

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