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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,408.66, 1,019,004.86 and 398,876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,408.66, 1,019,004.86 and 398,876.91 is: 550,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,408.66 : 1,019,004.86 = 398,876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,408.66/1,019,004.86 = 398,876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,408.66x = 1,019,004.86 × 398,876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,408.66x = 406,457,504,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,457,504,764.02/738,408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,450.62

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