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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,421.20, 897,631.80 and 283,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,421.20, 897,631.80 and 283,493.20 is: 425,239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,421.20 : 897,631.80 = 283,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,421.20/897,631.80 = 283,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,421.20x = 897,631.80 × 283,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,421.20x = 254,472,511,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,472,511,403.76/598,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,239.80

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