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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,366.40, 1,017,041.04 and 492,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,366.40, 1,017,041.04 and 492,227.64 is: 678,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,366.40 : 1,017,041.04 = 492,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,366.40/1,017,041.04 = 492,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,366.40x = 1,017,041.04 × 492,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,366.40x = 500,615,710,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,615,710,902.35/737,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,923.95

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