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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,162.70, 1,018,664.52 and 398,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,162.70, 1,018,664.52 and 398,630.92 is: 550,110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,162.70 : 1,018,664.52 = 398,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,162.70/1,018,664.52 = 398,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,162.70x = 1,018,664.52 × 398,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,162.70x = 406,071,174,778.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,071,174,778.96/738,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,110.67

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