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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,182.98, 1,018,692.48 and 398,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,182.98, 1,018,692.48 and 398,651.20 is: 550,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,182.98 : 1,018,692.48 = 398,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,182.98/1,018,692.48 = 398,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,182.98x = 1,018,692.48 × 398,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,182.98x = 406,102,979,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,102,979,582.98/738,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,138.64

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