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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,160.70, 1,018,661.76 and 398,628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,160.70, 1,018,661.76 and 398,628.92 is: 550,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,160.70 : 1,018,661.76 = 398,628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,160.70/1,018,661.76 = 398,628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,160.70x = 1,018,661.76 × 398,628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,160.70x = 406,068,037,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,068,037,234.10/738,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,107.91

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