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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,159.52, 1,017,594.04 and 495,582.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,159.52, 1,017,594.04 and 495,582.21 is: 684,114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,159.52 : 1,017,594.04 = 495,582.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,159.52/1,017,594.04 = 495,582.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,159.52x = 1,017,594.04 × 495,582.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,159.52x = 504,301,503,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,301,503,226.03/737,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,114.48

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