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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,150.95, 1,017,582.17 and 495,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,150.95, 1,017,582.17 and 495,573.63 is: 684,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,150.95 : 1,017,582.17 = 495,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,150.95/1,017,582.17 = 495,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,150.95x = 1,017,582.17 × 495,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,150.95x = 504,286,889,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,286,889,810.18/737,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,102.61

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