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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,440.80, 638,161.20 and 399,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,440.80, 638,161.20 and 399,196.80 is: 598,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,440.80 : 638,161.20 = 399,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,440.80/638,161.20 = 399,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,440.80x = 638,161.20 × 399,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,440.80x = 254,751,908,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,751,908,924.16/425,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,795.20

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