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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,152.17, 1,018,650 and 398,620.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,152.17, 1,018,650 and 398,620.42 is: 550,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,152.17 : 1,018,650 = 398,620.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,152.17/1,018,650 = 398,620.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,152.17x = 1,018,650 × 398,620.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,152.17x = 406,054,690,833
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,054,690,833/738,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,096.18

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