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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,899.09, 897,905.70 and 282,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,899.09, 897,905.70 and 282,986.94 is: 424,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,899.09 : 897,905.70 = 282,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,899.09/897,905.70 = 282,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,899.09x = 897,905.70 × 282,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,899.09x = 254,095,586,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,095,586,451.56/598,899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,271.12

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