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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,224.04, 637,836.93 and 399,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,224.04, 637,836.93 and 399,242.48 is: 598,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,224.04 : 637,836.93 = 399,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,224.04/637,836.93 = 399,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,224.04x = 637,836.93 × 399,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,224.04x = 254,651,594,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,651,594,579.60/425,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,864.54

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