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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,402.60, 1,018,999.78 and 416,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,402.60, 1,018,999.78 and 416,117.80 is: 574,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,402.60 : 1,018,999.78 = 416,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,402.60/1,018,999.78 = 416,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,402.60x = 1,018,999.78 × 416,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,402.60x = 424,023,946,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,023,946,654.08/738,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,244.93

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