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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.88, 1,017,582.09 and 495,573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.88, 1,017,582.09 and 495,573.57 is: 684,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.88 : 1,017,582.09 = 495,573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.88/1,017,582.09 = 495,573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.88x = 1,017,582.09 × 495,573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.88x = 504,286,789,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,286,789,109.36/737,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,102.54

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