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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,742.70, 628,114.05 and 399,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,742.70, 628,114.05 and 399,497.10 is: 599,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,742.70 : 628,114.05 = 399,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,742.70/628,114.05 = 399,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,742.70x = 628,114.05 × 399,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,742.70x = 250,929,741,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,929,741,444.26/418,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,245.65

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