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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,178.57, 1,018,686.33 and 398,646.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,178.57, 1,018,686.33 and 398,646.82 is: 550,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,178.57 : 1,018,686.33 = 398,646.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,178.57/1,018,686.33 = 398,646.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,178.57x = 1,018,686.33 × 398,646.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,178.57x = 406,096,066,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,096,066,031.97/738,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,132.56

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