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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,999.70, 607,499.55 and 396,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,999.70, 607,499.55 and 396,251.70 is: 594,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,999.70 : 607,499.55 = 396,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,999.70/607,499.55 = 396,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,999.70x = 607,499.55 × 396,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,999.70x = 240,722,729,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,722,729,436.74/404,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,377.55

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