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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,159.70, 1,018,660.38 and 398,627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,159.70, 1,018,660.38 and 398,627.92 is: 550,106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,159.70 : 1,018,660.38 = 398,627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,159.70/1,018,660.38 = 398,627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,159.70x = 1,018,660.38 × 398,627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,159.70x = 406,066,468,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,066,468,465.81/738,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,106.53

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