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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,156.82, 1,017,590.28 and 495,579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,156.82, 1,017,590.28 and 495,579.50 is: 684,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,156.82 : 1,017,590.28 = 495,579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,156.82/1,017,590.28 = 495,579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,156.82x = 1,017,590.28 × 495,579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,156.82x = 504,296,882,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,296,882,167.26/737,156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,110.72

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