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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,113.88, 898,226.94 and 283,201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,113.88, 898,226.94 and 283,201.64 is: 424,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,113.88 : 898,226.94 = 283,201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,113.88/898,226.94 = 283,201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,113.88x = 898,226.94 × 283,201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,113.88x = 254,379,342,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,379,342,500.18/599,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,592.64

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