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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,152.94, 1,017,584.93 and 495,575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,152.94, 1,017,584.93 and 495,575.63 is: 684,105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,152.94 : 1,017,584.93 = 495,575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,152.94/1,017,584.93 = 495,575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,152.94x = 1,017,584.93 × 495,575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,152.94x = 504,290,288,914.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,290,288,914.27/737,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,105.37

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