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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,001.20, 607,501.80 and 399,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,001.20, 607,501.80 and 399,096.30 is: 598,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,001.20 : 607,501.80 = 399,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,001.20/607,501.80 = 399,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,001.20x = 607,501.80 × 399,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,001.20x = 242,451,720,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,451,720,623.34/405,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,644.45

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