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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,887.20, 898,330.80 and 283,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,887.20, 898,330.80 and 283,959.20 is: 425,938.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,887.20 : 898,330.80 = 283,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,887.20/898,330.80 = 283,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,887.20x = 898,330.80 × 283,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,887.20x = 255,089,295,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,089,295,303.36/598,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,938.80

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