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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,966.70, 1,018,026.63 and 496,259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,966.70, 1,018,026.63 and 496,259.46 is: 684,590.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,966.70 : 1,018,026.63 = 496,259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,966.70/1,018,026.63 = 496,259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,966.70x = 1,018,026.63 × 496,259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,966.70x = 505,205,345,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,205,345,669.42/737,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,590.98

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