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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,195.06, 637,793.38 and 399,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,195.06, 637,793.38 and 399,213.50 is: 598,820.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,195.06 : 637,793.38 = 399,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,195.06/637,793.38 = 399,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,195.06x = 637,793.38 × 399,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,195.06x = 254,615,727,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,615,727,506.63/425,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,820.99

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