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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,443.20, 609,664.80 and 398,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,443.20, 609,664.80 and 398,667.20 is: 598,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,443.20 : 609,664.80 = 398,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,443.20/609,664.80 = 398,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,443.20x = 609,664.80 × 398,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,443.20x = 243,053,358,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,053,358,754.56/406,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,000.80

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