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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,175.22, 1,018,681.79 and 398,643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,175.22, 1,018,681.79 and 398,643.47 is: 550,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,175.22 : 1,018,681.79 = 398,643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,175.22/1,018,681.79 = 398,643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,175.22x = 1,018,681.79 × 398,643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,175.22x = 406,090,843,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,090,843,591.41/738,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,127.98

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