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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,829.40, 623,744.10 and 398,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,829.40, 623,744.10 and 398,114.70 is: 597,172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,829.40 : 623,744.10 = 398,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,829.40/623,744.10 = 398,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,829.40x = 623,744.10 × 398,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,829.40x = 248,321,695,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,321,695,248.27/415,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,172.05

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