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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,382.02, 1,017,901.73 and 495,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,382.02, 1,017,901.73 and 495,804.62 is: 684,421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,382.02 : 1,017,901.73 = 495,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,382.02/1,017,901.73 = 495,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,382.02x = 1,017,901.73 × 495,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,382.02x = 504,680,372,871.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,680,372,871.46/737,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,421.86

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