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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,409.97, 1,019,006.67 and 398,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,409.97, 1,019,006.67 and 398,878.22 is: 550,452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,409.97 : 1,019,006.67 = 398,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,409.97/1,019,006.67 = 398,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,409.97x = 1,019,006.67 × 398,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,409.97x = 406,459,565,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,459,565,423.97/738,409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,452.44

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