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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,411.34, 1,019,008.57 and 398,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,411.34, 1,019,008.57 and 398,879.59 is: 550,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,411.34 : 1,019,008.57 = 398,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,411.34/1,019,008.57 = 398,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,411.34x = 1,019,008.57 × 398,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,411.34x = 406,461,720,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,461,720,608.09/738,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,454.33

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