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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,149.57, 1,017,580.28 and 495,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,149.57, 1,017,580.28 and 495,572.25 is: 684,100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,149.57 : 1,017,580.28 = 495,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,149.57/1,017,580.28 = 495,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,149.57x = 1,017,580.28 × 495,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,149.57x = 504,284,546,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,284,546,437.37/737,149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,100.72

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