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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,161.02, 1,017,596.10 and 495,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,161.02, 1,017,596.10 and 495,583.70 is: 684,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,161.02 : 1,017,596.10 = 495,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,161.02/1,017,596.10 = 495,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,161.02x = 1,017,596.10 × 495,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,161.02x = 504,304,040,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,304,040,343.57/737,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,116.53

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