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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,420.20, 897,630.30 and 283,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,420.20, 897,630.30 and 283,492.20 is: 425,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,420.20 : 897,630.30 = 283,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,420.20/897,630.30 = 283,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,420.20x = 897,630.30 × 283,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,420.20x = 254,471,188,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,471,188,533.66/598,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,238.30

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