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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,849.20, 898,273.80 and 283,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,849.20, 898,273.80 and 283,921.20 is: 425,881.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,849.20 : 898,273.80 = 283,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,849.20/898,273.80 = 283,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,849.20x = 898,273.80 × 283,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,849.20x = 255,038,975,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,038,975,224.56/598,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,881.80

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