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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,410.16, 1,019,006.93 and 398,878.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,410.16, 1,019,006.93 and 398,878.41 is: 550,452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,410.16 : 1,019,006.93 = 398,878.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,410.16/1,019,006.93 = 398,878.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,410.16x = 1,019,006.93 × 398,878.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,410.16x = 406,459,864,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,459,864,017.38/738,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,452.70

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