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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,376.68, 640,925.91 and 398,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,376.68, 640,925.91 and 398,151.72 is: 594,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,376.68 : 640,925.91 = 398,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,376.68/640,925.91 = 398,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,376.68x = 640,925.91 × 398,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,376.68x = 255,185,753,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,185,753,459.07/429,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,316.75

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