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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,610.40, 1,017,359.28 and 508,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,610.40, 1,017,359.28 and 508,244.32 is: 701,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,610.40 : 1,017,359.28 = 508,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,610.40/1,017,359.28 = 508,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,610.40x = 1,017,359.28 × 508,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,610.40x = 517,067,075,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,067,075,459.29/737,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,002.96

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