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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,173.99, 1,017,613.91 and 495,596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,173.99, 1,017,613.91 and 495,596.62 is: 684,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,173.99 : 1,017,613.91 = 495,596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,173.99/1,017,613.91 = 495,596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,173.99x = 1,017,613.91 × 495,596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,173.99x = 504,326,014,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,326,014,260.98/737,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,134.30

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