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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,191.05, 637,787.37 and 399,209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,191.05, 637,787.37 and 399,209.49 is: 598,814.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,191.05 : 637,787.37 = 399,209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,191.05/637,787.37 = 399,209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,191.05x = 637,787.37 × 399,209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,191.05x = 254,610,770,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,610,770,706.14/425,191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,814.98

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