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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,153.68, 1,018,652.06 and 398,621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,153.68, 1,018,652.06 and 398,621.92 is: 550,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,153.68 : 1,018,652.06 = 398,621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,153.68/1,018,652.06 = 398,621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,153.68x = 1,018,652.06 × 398,621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,153.68x = 406,057,039,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,057,039,969.16/738,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,098.24

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