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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,146.67, 1,018,642.41 and 398,614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,146.67, 1,018,642.41 and 398,614.92 is: 550,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,146.67 : 1,018,642.41 = 398,614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,146.67/1,018,642.41 = 398,614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,146.67x = 1,018,642.41 × 398,614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,146.67x = 406,046,063,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,046,063,559.61/738,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,088.59

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