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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,363.20, 897,544.80 and 283,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,363.20, 897,544.80 and 283,435.20 is: 425,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,363.20 : 897,544.80 = 283,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,363.20/897,544.80 = 283,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,363.20x = 897,544.80 × 283,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,363.20x = 254,395,789,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,395,789,896.96/598,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,152.80

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