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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,151.16, 1,018,648.62 and 398,619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,151.16, 1,018,648.62 and 398,619.41 is: 550,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,151.16 : 1,018,648.62 = 398,619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,151.16/1,018,648.62 = 398,619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,151.16x = 1,018,648.62 × 398,619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,151.16x = 406,053,106,808.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,053,106,808.47/738,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,094.79

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