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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,619.68, 1,019,295.84 and 399,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,619.68, 1,019,295.84 and 399,088.80 is: 550,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,619.68 : 1,019,295.84 = 399,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,619.68/1,019,295.84 = 399,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,619.68x = 1,019,295.84 × 399,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,619.68x = 406,789,553,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,789,553,630.59/738,619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,742.91

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