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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,152.63, 1,017,584.51 and 495,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,152.63, 1,017,584.51 and 495,575.32 is: 684,104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,152.63 : 1,017,584.51 = 495,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,152.63/1,017,584.51 = 495,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,152.63x = 1,017,584.51 × 495,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,152.63x = 504,289,766,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,289,766,692.42/737,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,104.95

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