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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,546.40, 621,973.20 and 399,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,546.40, 621,973.20 and 399,186.40 is: 598,927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,546.40 : 621,973.20 = 399,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,546.40/621,973.20 = 399,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,546.40x = 621,973.20 × 399,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,546.40x = 248,283,242,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,283,242,604.48/414,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,927.51

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