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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,001.10, 607,501.65 and 399,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,001.10, 607,501.65 and 399,096.20 is: 598,644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,001.10 : 607,501.65 = 399,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,001.10/607,501.65 = 399,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,001.10x = 607,501.65 × 399,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,001.10x = 242,451,600,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,451,600,008.73/405,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,644.30

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