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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,915.28, 1,019,703.24 and 399,382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,915.28, 1,019,703.24 and 399,382.48 is: 551,147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,915.28 : 1,019,703.24 = 399,382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,915.28/1,019,703.24 = 399,382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,915.28x = 1,019,703.24 × 399,382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,915.28x = 407,251,608,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,251,608,855.24/738,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,147.91

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