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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,392.50, 1,018,982.19 and 398,860.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,392.50, 1,018,982.19 and 398,860.75 is: 550,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,392.50 : 1,018,982.19 = 398,860.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,392.50/1,018,982.19 = 398,860.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,392.50x = 1,018,982.19 × 398,860.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,392.50x = 406,432,000,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,432,000,540.04/738,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,428.13

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