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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,874.80, 898,312.20 and 283,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,874.80, 898,312.20 and 283,946.80 is: 425,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,874.80 : 898,312.20 = 283,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,874.80/898,312.20 = 283,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,874.80x = 898,312.20 × 283,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,874.80x = 255,072,874,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072,874,590.96/598,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,920.20

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