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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,151.44, 1,017,582.86 and 495,574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,151.44, 1,017,582.86 and 495,574.13 is: 684,103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,151.44 : 1,017,582.86 = 495,574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,151.44/1,017,582.86 = 495,574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,151.44x = 1,017,582.86 × 495,574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,151.44x = 504,287,736,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,287,736,698.43/737,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,103.30

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