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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,387.52, 1,017,909.32 and 495,810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,387.52, 1,017,909.32 and 495,810.12 is: 684,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,387.52 : 1,017,909.32 = 495,810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,387.52/1,017,909.32 = 495,810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,387.52x = 1,017,909.32 × 495,810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,387.52x = 504,689,742,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,689,742,098.32/737,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,429.46

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