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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,188.04, 637,782.86 and 399,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,188.04, 637,782.86 and 399,206.48 is: 598,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,188.04 : 637,782.86 = 399,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,188.04/637,782.86 = 399,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,188.04x = 637,782.86 × 399,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,188.04x = 254,607,048,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,607,048,354.04/425,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,810.47

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