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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,314.80, 637,972.20 and 399,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,314.80, 637,972.20 and 399,070.80 is: 598,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,314.80 : 637,972.20 = 399,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,314.80/637,972.20 = 399,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,314.80x = 637,972.20 × 399,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,314.80x = 254,596,076,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,596,076,231.76/425,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,606.20

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