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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,939.50, 1,019,735.89 and 399,407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,939.50, 1,019,735.89 and 399,407.75 is: 551,182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,939.50 : 1,019,735.89 = 399,407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,939.50/1,019,735.89 = 399,407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,939.50x = 1,019,735.89 × 399,407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,939.50x = 407,290,417,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,290,417,419.15/738,939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,182.36

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