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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,246.30, 895,869.45 and 282,318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,246.30, 895,869.45 and 282,318.30 is: 423,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,246.30 : 895,869.45 = 282,318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,246.30/895,869.45 = 282,318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,246.30x = 895,869.45 × 282,318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,246.30x = 252,920,340,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,920,340,145.94/597,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,477.45

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