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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,355.42, 1,018,930.49 and 398,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,355.42, 1,018,930.49 and 398,823.67 is: 550,376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,355.42 : 1,018,930.49 = 398,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,355.42/1,018,930.49 = 398,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,355.42x = 1,018,930.49 × 398,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,355.42x = 406,373,597,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,373,597,496.70/738,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,376.67

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