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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,042.20, 612,063.30 and 399,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,042.20, 612,063.30 and 399,294.20 is: 598,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,042.20 : 612,063.30 = 399,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,042.20/612,063.30 = 399,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,042.20x = 612,063.30 × 399,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,042.20x = 244,393,325,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,393,325,722.86/408,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,941.30

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