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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,153.82, 1,017,586.14 and 495,576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,153.82, 1,017,586.14 and 495,576.50 is: 684,106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,153.82 : 1,017,586.14 = 495,576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,153.82/1,017,586.14 = 495,576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,153.82x = 1,017,586.14 × 495,576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,153.82x = 504,291,777,709.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,291,777,709.71/737,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,106.58

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