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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,156.47, 1,017,589.77 and 495,579.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,156.47, 1,017,589.77 and 495,579.13 is: 684,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,156.47 : 1,017,589.77 = 495,579.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,156.47/1,017,589.77 = 495,579.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,156.47x = 1,017,589.77 × 495,579.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,156.47x = 504,296,245,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,296,245,347.66/737,156.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,110.18

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