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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,976.20, 898,464.30 and 284,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,976.20, 898,464.30 and 284,048.20 is: 426,072.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,976.20 : 898,464.30 = 284,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,976.20/898,464.30 = 284,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,976.20x = 898,464.30 × 284,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,976.20x = 255,207,167,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,207,167,179.26/598,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,072.30

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