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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,257.93, 637,553.30 and 396,517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,257.93, 637,553.30 and 396,517.05 is: 595,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,257.93 : 637,553.30 = 396,517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,257.93/637,553.30 = 396,517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,257.93x = 637,553.30 × 396,517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,257.93x = 252,800,751,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,800,751,751.18/424,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,865.71

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