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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,429.20, 897,643.80 and 283,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,429.20, 897,643.80 and 283,501.20 is: 425,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,429.20 : 897,643.80 = 283,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,429.20/897,643.80 = 283,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,429.20x = 897,643.80 × 283,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,429.20x = 254,483,094,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,483,094,472.56/598,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,251.80

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