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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,212.64, 1,018,733.44 and 398,680.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,212.64, 1,018,733.44 and 398,680.96 is: 550,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,212.64 : 1,018,733.44 = 398,680.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,212.64/1,018,733.44 = 398,680.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,212.64x = 1,018,733.44 × 398,680.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,212.64x = 406,149,625,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,149,625,843.30/738,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,179.72

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