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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,311.17, 899,409.02 and 283,767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,311.17, 899,409.02 and 283,767.57 is: 425,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,311.17 : 899,409.02 = 283,767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,311.17/899,409.02 = 283,767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,311.17x = 899,409.02 × 283,767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,311.17x = 255,223,110,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,223,110,622.64/599,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,860.76

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