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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,163.03, 1,017,598.95 and 495,585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,163.03, 1,017,598.95 and 495,585.75 is: 684,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,163.03 : 1,017,598.95 = 495,585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,163.03/1,017,598.95 = 495,585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,163.03x = 1,017,598.95 × 495,585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,163.03x = 504,307,538,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,307,538,834.96/737,163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,119.41

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