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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,320.80, 637,981.20 and 399,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,320.80, 637,981.20 and 399,076.80 is: 598,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,320.80 : 637,981.20 = 399,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,320.80/637,981.20 = 399,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,320.80x = 637,981.20 × 399,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,320.80x = 254,603,495,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,603,495,756.16/425,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,615.20

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