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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,112.88, 898,225.44 and 283,200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,112.88, 898,225.44 and 283,200.64 is: 424,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,112.88 : 898,225.44 = 283,200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,112.88/898,225.44 = 283,200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,112.88x = 898,225.44 × 283,200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,112.88x = 254,378,019,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,378,019,472.28/599,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,591.14

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