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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,876.30, 898,314.45 and 283,948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,876.30, 898,314.45 and 283,948.30 is: 425,922.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,876.30 : 898,314.45 = 283,948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,876.30/898,314.45 = 283,948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,876.30x = 898,314.45 × 283,948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,876.30x = 255,074,860,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,074,860,942.94/598,876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,922.45

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