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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,427.50, 1,019,029.95 and 398,895.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,427.50, 1,019,029.95 and 398,895.75 is: 550,476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,427.50 : 1,019,029.95 = 398,895.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,427.50/1,019,029.95 = 398,895.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,427.50x = 1,019,029.95 × 398,895.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,427.50x = 406,486,716,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,486,716,177.71/738,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,476.14

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