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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,719.20, 692,578.80 and 399,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,719.20, 692,578.80 and 399,511.20 is: 599,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,719.20 : 692,578.80 = 399,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,719.20/692,578.80 = 399,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,719.20x = 692,578.80 × 399,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,719.20x = 276,692,987,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,692,987,482.56/461,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,266.80

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