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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,007.40, 595,185 and 424,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,007.40, 595,185 and 424,007.40 is: 595,185

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,007.40 : 595,185 = 424,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,007.40/595,185 = 424,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,007.40x = 595,185 × 424,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,007.40x = 252,362,844,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,362,844,369/424,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,185

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