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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,258.38, 1,018,827.94 and 411,571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,258.38, 1,018,827.94 and 411,571.32 is: 567,985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,258.38 : 1,018,827.94 = 411,571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,258.38/1,018,827.94 = 411,571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,258.38x = 1,018,827.94 × 411,571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,258.38x = 419,320,360,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,320,360,118.68/738,258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,985.91

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