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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,171.73, 1,018,677 and 398,639.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,171.73, 1,018,677 and 398,639.98 is: 550,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,171.73 : 1,018,677 = 398,639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,171.73/1,018,677 = 398,639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,171.73x = 1,018,677 × 398,639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,171.73x = 406,085,378,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,085,378,906.46/738,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,123.18

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