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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,979.40, 1,020,122.70 and 399,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,979.40, 1,020,122.70 and 399,352.20 is: 599,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,979.40 : 1,020,122.70 = 399,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,979.40/1,020,122.70 = 399,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,979.40x = 1,020,122.70 × 399,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,979.40x = 407,388,244,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,388,244,514.94/679,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,118.51

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