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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,258.08, 637,888.02 and 399,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,258.08, 637,888.02 and 399,276.52 is: 598,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,258.08 : 637,888.02 = 399,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,258.08/637,888.02 = 399,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,258.08x = 637,888.02 × 399,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,258.08x = 254,693,708,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,693,708,775.29/425,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,915.63

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