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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,884.20, 898,326.30 and 283,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,884.20, 898,326.30 and 283,956.20 is: 425,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,884.20 : 898,326.30 = 283,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,884.20/898,326.30 = 283,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,884.20x = 898,326.30 × 283,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,884.20x = 255,085,322,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,085,322,508.06/598,884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,934.30

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