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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,322.91, 1,018,886.30 and 398,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,322.91, 1,018,886.30 and 398,791.16 is: 550,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,322.91 : 1,018,886.30 = 398,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,322.91/1,018,886.30 = 398,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,322.91x = 1,018,886.30 × 398,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,322.91x = 406,322,849,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,322,849,485.11/738,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,332.17

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