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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,042.64, 1,019,878.44 and 399,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,042.64, 1,019,878.44 and 399,511.52 is: 551,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,042.64 : 1,019,878.44 = 399,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,042.64/1,019,878.44 = 399,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,042.64x = 1,019,878.44 × 399,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,042.64x = 407,453,185,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,453,185,779.63/739,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,325.68

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