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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,842.20, 898,263.30 and 283,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,842.20, 898,263.30 and 283,914.20 is: 425,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,842.20 : 898,263.30 = 283,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,842.20/898,263.30 = 283,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,842.20x = 898,263.30 × 283,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,842.20x = 255,029,706,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,029,706,208.86/598,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,871.30

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