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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,748.59, 1,019,473.02 and 399,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,748.59, 1,019,473.02 and 399,216.84 is: 550,919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,748.59 : 1,019,473.02 = 399,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,748.59/1,019,473.02 = 399,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,748.59x = 1,019,473.02 × 399,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,748.59x = 406,990,797,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,990,797,509.66/738,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,919.22

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