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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,512.30, 897,768.45 and 283,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,512.30, 897,768.45 and 283,584.30 is: 425,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,512.30 : 897,768.45 = 283,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,512.30/897,768.45 = 283,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,512.30x = 897,768.45 × 283,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,512.30x = 254,593,037,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,593,037,455.34/598,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,376.45

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