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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,390.52, 1,017,913.46 and 495,813.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,390.52, 1,017,913.46 and 495,813.12 is: 684,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,390.52 : 1,017,913.46 = 495,813.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,390.52/1,017,913.46 = 495,813.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,390.52x = 1,017,913.46 × 495,813.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,390.52x = 504,694,848,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,694,848,492.60/737,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,433.60

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