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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,204.20, 691,806.30 and 398,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,204.20, 691,806.30 and 398,996.20 is: 598,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,204.20 : 691,806.30 = 398,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,204.20/691,806.30 = 398,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,204.20x = 691,806.30 × 398,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,204.20x = 276,028,084,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,028,084,836.06/461,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,494.30

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