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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,166.16, 1,018,669.37 and 398,634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,166.16, 1,018,669.37 and 398,634.41 is: 550,115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,166.16 : 1,018,669.37 = 398,634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,166.16/1,018,669.37 = 398,634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,166.16x = 1,018,669.37 × 398,634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,166.16x = 406,076,656,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,076,656,208.50/738,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,115.52

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