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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,181.48, 1,018,690.41 and 398,649.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,181.48, 1,018,690.41 and 398,649.70 is: 550,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,181.48 : 1,018,690.41 = 398,649.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,181.48/1,018,690.41 = 398,649.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,181.48x = 1,018,690.41 × 398,649.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,181.48x = 406,100,626,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,100,626,339.38/738,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,136.57

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