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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,403.50, 1,018,997.28 and 398,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,403.50, 1,018,997.28 and 398,871.84 is: 550,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,403.50 : 1,018,997.28 = 398,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,403.50/1,018,997.28 = 398,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,403.50x = 1,018,997.28 × 398,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,403.50x = 406,449,320,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,449,320,028.60/738,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,443.38

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