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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,996.40, 623,994.60 and 399,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,996.40, 623,994.60 and 399,666.80 is: 599,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,996.40 : 623,994.60 = 399,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,996.40/623,994.60 = 399,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,996.40x = 623,994.60 × 399,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,996.40x = 249,389,924,999.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,389,924,999.28/415,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,500.20

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