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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,934.80, 898,402.20 and 284,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,934.80, 898,402.20 and 284,006.80 is: 426,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,934.80 : 898,402.20 = 284,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,934.80/898,402.20 = 284,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,934.80x = 898,402.20 × 284,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,934.80x = 255,152,333,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,152,333,934.96/598,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,010.20

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