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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,351.84, 1,017,021.12 and 492,213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,351.84, 1,017,021.12 and 492,213.14 is: 678,904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,351.84 : 1,017,021.12 = 492,213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,351.84/1,017,021.12 = 492,213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,351.84x = 1,017,021.12 × 492,213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,351.84x = 500,591,158,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,591,158,921.52/737,351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,904.06

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