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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,159.95, 1,017,594.57 and 495,582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,159.95, 1,017,594.57 and 495,582.67 is: 684,115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,159.95 : 1,017,594.57 = 495,582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,159.95/1,017,594.57 = 495,582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,159.95x = 1,017,594.57 × 495,582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,159.95x = 504,302,233,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,302,233,978.10/737,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,115.07

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