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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,598.80, 897,898.20 and 283,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,598.80, 897,898.20 and 283,670.80 is: 425,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,598.80 : 897,898.20 = 283,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,598.80/897,898.20 = 283,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,598.80x = 897,898.20 × 283,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,598.80x = 254,707,500,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,707,500,712.56/598,598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,506.20

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