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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,117.80, 897,176.70 and 283,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,117.80, 897,176.70 and 283,189.80 is: 424,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,117.80 : 897,176.70 = 283,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,117.80/897,176.70 = 283,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,117.80x = 897,176.70 × 283,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,117.80x = 254,071,290,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,071,290,237.66/598,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,784.70

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