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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,212.77, 1,017,667.50 and 495,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,212.77, 1,017,667.50 and 495,635.52 is: 684,188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,212.77 : 1,017,667.50 = 495,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,212.77/1,017,667.50 = 495,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,212.77x = 1,017,667.50 × 495,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,212.77x = 504,392,160,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,392,160,549.60/737,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,188.04

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