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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,447.47, 1,019,057.51 and 398,915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,447.47, 1,019,057.51 and 398,915.72 is: 550,503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,447.47 : 1,019,057.51 = 398,915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,447.47/1,019,057.51 = 398,915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,447.47x = 1,019,057.51 × 398,915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,447.47x = 406,518,057,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,518,057,802.62/738,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,503.69

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