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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,151.07, 1,017,582.34 and 495,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,151.07, 1,017,582.34 and 495,573.74 is: 684,102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,151.07 : 1,017,582.34 = 495,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,151.07/1,017,582.34 = 495,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,151.07x = 1,017,582.34 × 495,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,151.07x = 504,287,089,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,287,089,785.50/737,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,102.77

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