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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,107.70, 598,661.55 and 372,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,107.70, 598,661.55 and 372,669.30 is: 559,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,107.70 : 598,661.55 = 372,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,107.70/598,661.55 = 372,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,107.70x = 598,661.55 × 372,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,107.70x = 223,102,780,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,102,780,775.42/399,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,003.95

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