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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.75, 1,017,581.92 and 495,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.75, 1,017,581.92 and 495,573.44 is: 684,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.75 : 1,017,581.92 = 495,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.75/1,017,581.92 = 495,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.75x = 1,017,581.92 × 495,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.75x = 504,286,567,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,286,567,554.38/737,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,102.36

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