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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,151.82, 1,017,583.38 and 495,574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,151.82, 1,017,583.38 and 495,574.50 is: 684,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,151.82 : 1,017,583.38 = 495,574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,151.82/1,017,583.38 = 495,574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,151.82x = 1,017,583.38 × 495,574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,151.82x = 504,288,374,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,288,374,751.81/737,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,103.82

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