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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,846.20, 898,269.30 and 283,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,846.20, 898,269.30 and 283,918.20 is: 425,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,846.20 : 898,269.30 = 283,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,846.20/898,269.30 = 283,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,846.20x = 898,269.30 × 283,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,846.20x = 255,035,002,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,035,002,771.26/598,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,877.30

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