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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,350.46, 1,018,924.02 and 398,818.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,350.46, 1,018,924.02 and 398,818.71 is: 550,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,350.46 : 1,018,924.02 = 398,818.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,350.46/1,018,924.02 = 398,818.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,350.46x = 1,018,924.02 × 398,818.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,350.46x = 406,365,963,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,365,963,244.41/738,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,370.03

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