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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,158.77, 1,017,593 and 495,581.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,158.77, 1,017,593 and 495,581.46 is: 684,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,158.77 : 1,017,593 = 495,581.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,158.77/1,017,593 = 495,581.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,158.77x = 1,017,593 × 495,581.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,158.77x = 504,300,219,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,300,219,537.82/737,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,113.44

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