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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,975.20, 898,462.80 and 284,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,975.20, 898,462.80 and 284,047.20 is: 426,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,975.20 : 898,462.80 = 284,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,975.20/898,462.80 = 284,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,975.20x = 898,462.80 × 284,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,975.20x = 255,205,842,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,205,842,644.16/598,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,070.80

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