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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,373.50, 1,018,955.84 and 398,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,373.50, 1,018,955.84 and 398,841.76 is: 550,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,373.50 : 1,018,955.84 = 398,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,373.50/1,018,955.84 = 398,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,373.50x = 1,018,955.84 × 398,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,373.50x = 406,402,140,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,402,140,587.88/738,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,401.85

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