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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,159.20, 1,018,659.64 and 398,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,159.20, 1,018,659.64 and 398,627.44 is: 550,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,159.20 : 1,018,659.64 = 398,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,159.20/1,018,659.64 = 398,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,159.20x = 1,018,659.64 × 398,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,159.20x = 406,065,684,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,065,684,524.52/738,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,105.84

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