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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,512.80, 897,769.20 and 283,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,512.80, 897,769.20 and 283,584.80 is: 425,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,512.80 : 897,769.20 = 283,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,512.80/897,769.20 = 283,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,512.80x = 897,769.20 × 283,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,512.80x = 254,593,699,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,593,699,028.16/598,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,377.20

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