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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.56, 1,017,581.66 and 495,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.56, 1,017,581.66 and 495,573.25 is: 684,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.56 : 1,017,581.66 = 495,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.56/1,017,581.66 = 495,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.56x = 1,017,581.66 × 495,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.56x = 504,286,250,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,286,250,386.60/737,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,102.11

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