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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,372, 1,018,953.77 and 398,840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,372, 1,018,953.77 and 398,840.25 is: 550,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,372 : 1,018,953.77 = 398,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,372/1,018,953.77 = 398,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,372x = 1,018,953.77 × 398,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,372x = 406,399,774,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,399,774,371.04/738,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,399.76

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