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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,408.91, 1,019,005.20 and 398,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,408.91, 1,019,005.20 and 398,877.16 is: 550,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,408.91 : 1,019,005.20 = 398,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,408.91/1,019,005.20 = 398,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,408.91x = 1,019,005.20 × 398,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,408.91x = 406,457,898,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,457,898,650.91/738,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,450.97

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