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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,149.69, 1,017,580.45 and 495,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,149.69, 1,017,580.45 and 495,572.38 is: 684,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,149.69 : 1,017,580.45 = 495,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,149.69/1,017,580.45 = 495,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,149.69x = 1,017,580.45 × 495,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,149.69x = 504,284,759,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,284,759,121.14/737,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,100.89

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