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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,129.40, 607,694.10 and 398,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,129.40, 607,694.10 and 398,908.60 is: 598,362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,129.40 : 607,694.10 = 398,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,129.40/607,694.10 = 398,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,129.40x = 607,694.10 × 398,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,129.40x = 242,414,402,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,414,402,659.26/405,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,362.90

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