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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,389, 1,018,977.36 and 398,857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,389, 1,018,977.36 and 398,857.26 is: 550,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,389 : 1,018,977.36 = 398,857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,389/1,018,977.36 = 398,857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,389x = 1,018,977.36 × 398,857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,389x = 406,426,517,811.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,426,517,811.63/738,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,423.31

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