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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,906.28, 1,019,690.82 and 399,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,906.28, 1,019,690.82 and 399,373.48 is: 551,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,906.28 : 1,019,690.82 = 399,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,906.28/1,019,690.82 = 399,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,906.28x = 1,019,690.82 × 399,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,906.28x = 407,237,471,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,237,471,307.45/738,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,135.49

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