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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,156.34, 1,017,589.59 and 495,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,156.34, 1,017,589.59 and 495,579 is: 684,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,156.34 : 1,017,589.59 = 495,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,156.34/1,017,589.59 = 495,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,156.34x = 1,017,589.59 × 495,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,156.34x = 504,296,031,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,296,031,422.61/737,156.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,110.02

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