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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,007.68, 598,394.64 and 328,712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,007.68, 598,394.64 and 328,712.64 is: 492,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,007.68 : 598,394.64 = 328,712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,007.68/598,394.64 = 328,712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,007.68x = 598,394.64 × 328,712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,007.68x = 196,699,881,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,699,881,876.25/399,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,972.67

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