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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,243.08, 1,016,871.38 and 492,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,243.08, 1,016,871.38 and 492,104.24 is: 678,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,243.08 : 1,016,871.38 = 492,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,243.08/1,016,871.38 = 492,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,243.08x = 1,016,871.38 × 492,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,243.08x = 500,406,716,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,406,716,023.06/737,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,754.04

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