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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,370, 1,018,951.01 and 398,838.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,370, 1,018,951.01 and 398,838.25 is: 550,397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,370 : 1,018,951.01 = 398,838.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,370/1,018,951.01 = 398,838.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,370x = 1,018,951.01 × 398,838.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,370x = 406,396,637,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,396,637,664.13/738,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,397.01

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