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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,369, 1,018,949.63 and 398,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,369, 1,018,949.63 and 398,837.25 is: 550,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,369 : 1,018,949.63 = 398,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,369/1,018,949.63 = 398,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,369x = 1,018,949.63 × 398,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,369x = 406,395,066,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,395,066,323.53/738,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,395.62

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