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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,977.20, 898,465.80 and 284,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,977.20, 898,465.80 and 284,049.20 is: 426,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,977.20 : 898,465.80 = 284,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,977.20/898,465.80 = 284,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,977.20x = 898,465.80 × 284,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,977.20x = 255,208,491,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,208,491,717.36/598,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,073.80

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