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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,165.04, 1,017,601.72 and 495,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,165.04, 1,017,601.72 and 495,587.76 is: 684,122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,165.04 : 1,017,601.72 = 495,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,165.04/1,017,601.72 = 495,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,165.04x = 1,017,601.72 × 495,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,165.04x = 504,310,956,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,310,956,986.95/737,165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,122.18

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