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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,572.88, 1,019,230.92 and 399,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,572.88, 1,019,230.92 and 399,041.04 is: 550,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,572.88 : 1,019,230.92 = 399,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,572.88/1,019,230.92 = 399,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,572.88x = 1,019,230.92 × 399,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,572.88x = 406,714,966,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,714,966,316.96/738,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,676.82

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