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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,429, 1,019,032.02 and 398,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,429, 1,019,032.02 and 398,897.25 is: 550,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,429 : 1,019,032.02 = 398,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,429/1,019,032.02 = 398,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,429x = 1,019,032.02 × 398,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,429x = 406,489,070,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,489,070,439.95/738,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,478.21

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