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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,154.90, 1,017,587.63 and 495,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,154.90, 1,017,587.63 and 495,577.60 is: 684,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,154.90 : 1,017,587.63 = 495,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,154.90/1,017,587.63 = 495,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,154.90x = 1,017,587.63 × 495,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,154.90x = 504,293,631,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,293,631,372.44/737,154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,108.09

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