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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,718.08, 636,329.78 and 399,433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,718.08, 636,329.78 and 399,433.12 is: 598,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,718.08 : 636,329.78 = 399,433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,718.08/636,329.78 = 399,433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,718.08x = 636,329.78 × 399,433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,718.08x = 254,171,191,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,171,191,963.72/424,718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,446.83

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