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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,374.50, 1,018,957.22 and 398,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,374.50, 1,018,957.22 and 398,842.76 is: 550,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,374.50 : 1,018,957.22 = 398,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,374.50/1,018,957.22 = 398,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,374.50x = 1,018,957.22 × 398,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,374.50x = 406,403,709,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,403,709,946.73/738,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,403.23

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