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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,114.88, 898,228.44 and 283,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,114.88, 898,228.44 and 283,202.64 is: 424,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,114.88 : 898,228.44 = 283,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,114.88/898,228.44 = 283,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,114.88x = 898,228.44 × 283,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,114.88x = 254,380,665,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,380,665,531.08/599,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,594.14

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