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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,154.38, 1,017,586.92 and 495,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,154.38, 1,017,586.92 and 495,577.07 is: 684,107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,154.38 : 1,017,586.92 = 495,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,154.38/1,017,586.92 = 495,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,154.38x = 1,017,586.92 × 495,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,154.38x = 504,292,744,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,292,744,283.92/737,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,107.37

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