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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,165.03, 1,017,601.71 and 495,587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,165.03, 1,017,601.71 and 495,587.75 is: 684,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,165.03 : 1,017,601.71 = 495,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,165.03/1,017,601.71 = 495,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,165.03x = 1,017,601.71 × 495,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,165.03x = 504,310,941,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,310,941,855.05/737,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,122.17

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