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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,347.58, 1,018,919.61 and 398,815.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,347.58, 1,018,919.61 and 398,815.83 is: 550,365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,347.58 : 1,018,919.61 = 398,815.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,347.58/1,018,919.61 = 398,815.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,347.58x = 1,018,919.61 × 398,815.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,347.58x = 406,361,269,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,361,269,965.43/738,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,365.82

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