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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,179.89, 1,016,918.06 and 507,338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,179.89, 1,016,918.06 and 507,338.14 is: 699,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,179.89 : 1,016,918.06 = 507,338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,179.89/1,016,918.06 = 507,338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,179.89x = 1,016,918.06 × 507,338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,179.89x = 515,921,312,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,921,312,013.82/737,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,858.09

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