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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,518.34, 1,019,155.33 and 398,986.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,518.34, 1,019,155.33 and 398,986.59 is: 550,601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,518.34 : 1,019,155.33 = 398,986.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,518.34/1,019,155.33 = 398,986.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,518.34x = 1,019,155.33 × 398,986.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,518.34x = 406,629,314,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,629,314,117.59/738,518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,601.51

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