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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,163.95, 1,018,666.25 and 398,632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,163.95, 1,018,666.25 and 398,632.17 is: 550,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,163.95 : 1,018,666.25 = 398,632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,163.95/1,018,666.25 = 398,632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,163.95x = 1,018,666.25 × 398,632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,163.95x = 406,073,135,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,073,135,750.10/738,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,112.39

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