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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,158.52, 1,017,592.66 and 495,581.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,158.52, 1,017,592.66 and 495,581.21 is: 684,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,158.52 : 1,017,592.66 = 495,581.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,158.52/1,017,592.66 = 495,581.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,158.52x = 1,017,592.66 × 495,581.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,158.52x = 504,299,794,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,299,794,164.05/737,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,113.10

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