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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,183.48, 1,018,693.20 and 398,651.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,183.48, 1,018,693.20 and 398,651.73 is: 550,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,183.48 : 1,018,693.20 = 398,651.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,183.48/1,018,693.20 = 398,651.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,183.48x = 1,018,693.20 × 398,651.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,183.48x = 406,103,806,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,103,806,519.24/738,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,139.39

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