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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,306.14, 1,018,863.16 and 398,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,306.14, 1,018,863.16 and 398,774.39 is: 550,309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,306.14 : 1,018,863.16 = 398,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,306.14/1,018,863.16 = 398,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,306.14x = 1,018,863.16 × 398,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,306.14x = 406,296,534,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,296,534,762.33/738,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,309.03

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