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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,214.64, 1,018,736.20 and 398,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,214.64, 1,018,736.20 and 398,682.96 is: 550,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,214.64 : 1,018,736.20 = 398,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,214.64/1,018,736.20 = 398,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,214.64x = 1,018,736.20 × 398,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,214.64x = 406,152,763,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,152,763,675.15/738,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,182.48

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