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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,154.67, 1,018,653.45 and 398,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,154.67, 1,018,653.45 and 398,622.92 is: 550,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,154.67 : 1,018,653.45 = 398,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,154.67/1,018,653.45 = 398,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,154.67x = 1,018,653.45 × 398,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,154.67x = 406,058,612,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,058,612,707.07/738,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,099.63

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