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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,111.88, 898,223.94 and 283,199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,111.88, 898,223.94 and 283,199.64 is: 424,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,111.88 : 898,223.94 = 283,199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,111.88/898,223.94 = 283,199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,111.88x = 898,223.94 × 283,199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,111.88x = 254,376,696,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,376,696,447.38/599,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,589.64

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