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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,151.38, 1,017,582.78 and 495,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,151.38, 1,017,582.78 and 495,574.07 is: 684,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,151.38 : 1,017,582.78 = 495,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,151.38/1,017,582.78 = 495,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,151.38x = 1,017,582.78 × 495,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,151.38x = 504,287,639,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,287,639,846.52/737,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,103.23

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