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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,174.22, 1,018,680.41 and 398,642.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,174.22, 1,018,680.41 and 398,642.47 is: 550,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,174.22 : 1,018,680.41 = 398,642.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,174.22/1,018,680.41 = 398,642.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,174.22x = 1,018,680.41 × 398,642.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,174.22x = 406,089,274,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,089,274,783.01/738,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,126.60

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