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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,174.49, 1,017,614.60 and 495,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,174.49, 1,017,614.60 and 495,597.12 is: 684,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,174.49 : 1,017,614.60 = 495,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,174.49/1,017,614.60 = 495,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,174.49x = 1,017,614.60 × 495,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,174.49x = 504,326,862,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,326,862,551.97/737,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,134.99

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