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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,445.28, 1,019,053.20 and 398,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,445.28, 1,019,053.20 and 398,912.48 is: 550,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,445.28 : 1,019,053.20 = 398,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,445.28/1,019,053.20 = 398,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,445.28x = 1,019,053.20 × 398,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,445.28x = 406,513,039,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,513,039,263.94/738,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,498.53

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