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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,396.50, 1,018,987.71 and 398,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,396.50, 1,018,987.71 and 398,864.75 is: 550,433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,396.50 : 1,018,987.71 = 398,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,396.50/1,018,987.71 = 398,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,396.50x = 1,018,987.71 × 398,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,396.50x = 406,438,278,202.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,438,278,202.22/738,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,433.65

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