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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,621.70, 597,932.55 and 398,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,621.70, 597,932.55 and 398,621.70 is: 597,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,621.70 : 597,932.55 = 398,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,621.70/597,932.55 = 398,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,621.70x = 597,932.55 × 398,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,621.70x = 238,348,889,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,348,889,566.34/398,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,932.55

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