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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,285.70, 691,928.55 and 399,077.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,285.70, 691,928.55 and 399,077.70 is: 598,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,285.70 : 691,928.55 = 399,077.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,285.70/691,928.55 = 399,077.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,285.70x = 691,928.55 × 399,077.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,285.70x = 276,133,254,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,133,254,298.34/461,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,616.55

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