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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.07, 1,017,580.97 and 495,572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.07, 1,017,580.97 and 495,572.75 is: 684,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.07 : 1,017,580.97 = 495,572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.07/1,017,580.97 = 495,572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.07x = 1,017,580.97 × 495,572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.07x = 504,285,397,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,285,397,172.70/737,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,101.41

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