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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,179.23, 1,018,687.33 and 398,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,179.23, 1,018,687.33 and 398,647.48 is: 550,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,179.23 : 1,018,687.33 = 398,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,179.23/1,018,687.33 = 398,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,179.23x = 1,018,687.33 × 398,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,179.23x = 406,097,131,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,097,131,918.99/738,179.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,133.52

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