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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,158.27, 1,017,592.31 and 495,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,158.27, 1,017,592.31 and 495,580.96 is: 684,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,158.27 : 1,017,592.31 = 495,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,158.27/1,017,592.31 = 495,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,158.27x = 1,017,592.31 × 495,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,158.27x = 504,299,368,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,299,368,170.98/737,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,112.75

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