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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,482.32, 1,019,106.64 and 398,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,482.32, 1,019,106.64 and 398,950.64 is: 550,552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,482.32 : 1,019,106.64 = 398,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,482.32/1,019,106.64 = 398,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,482.32x = 1,019,106.64 × 398,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,482.32x = 406,573,246,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,573,246,256.25/738,482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,552.44

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