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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,760.30, 638,640.45 and 399,516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,760.30, 638,640.45 and 399,516.30 is: 599,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,760.30 : 638,640.45 = 399,516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,760.30/638,640.45 = 399,516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,760.30x = 638,640.45 × 399,516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,760.30x = 255,147,269,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,269,614.34/425,760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,274.45

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