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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,982.87, 1,019,795.91 and 399,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,982.87, 1,019,795.91 and 399,451.12 is: 551,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,982.87 : 1,019,795.91 = 399,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,982.87/1,019,795.91 = 399,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,982.87x = 1,019,795.91 × 399,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,982.87x = 407,358,618,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,358,618,420.92/738,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,242.30

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