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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,693.07, 898,345.79 and 283,065.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,693.07, 898,345.79 and 283,065.23 is: 424,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,693.07 : 898,345.79 = 283,065.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,693.07/898,345.79 = 283,065.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,693.07x = 898,345.79 × 283,065.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,693.07x = 254,290,459,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,290,459,557.92/598,693.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,742.61

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