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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,153.42, 1,018,651.73 and 398,621.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,153.42, 1,018,651.73 and 398,621.67 is: 550,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,153.42 : 1,018,651.73 = 398,621.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,153.42/1,018,651.73 = 398,621.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,153.42x = 1,018,651.73 × 398,621.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,153.42x = 406,056,651,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,056,651,767.88/738,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,097.91

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