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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,904.30, 638,856.45 and 399,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,904.30, 638,856.45 and 399,660.30 is: 599,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,904.30 : 638,856.45 = 399,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,904.30/638,856.45 = 399,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,904.30x = 638,856.45 × 399,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,904.30x = 255,325,560,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,325,560,463.94/425,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,490.45

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