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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,155.82, 1,017,588.90 and 495,578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,155.82, 1,017,588.90 and 495,578.50 is: 684,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,155.82 : 1,017,588.90 = 495,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,155.82/1,017,588.90 = 495,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,155.82x = 1,017,588.90 × 495,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,155.82x = 504,295,180,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,295,180,678.65/737,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,109.34

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