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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,488.36, 1,019,114.88 and 398,956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,488.36, 1,019,114.88 and 398,956.64 is: 550,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,488.36 : 1,019,114.88 = 398,956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,488.36/1,019,114.88 = 398,956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,488.36x = 1,019,114.88 × 398,956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,488.36x = 406,582,648,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,582,648,298.80/738,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,560.67

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