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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,480.38, 897,710.85 and 283,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,480.38, 897,710.85 and 283,163.58 is: 424,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,480.38 : 897,710.85 = 283,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,480.38/897,710.85 = 283,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,480.38x = 897,710.85 × 283,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,480.38x = 254,199,018,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,199,018,090.84/598,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,740.77

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