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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,312.17, 899,410.52 and 283,768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,312.17, 899,410.52 and 283,768.57 is: 425,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,312.17 : 899,410.52 = 283,768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,312.17/899,410.52 = 283,768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,312.17x = 899,410.52 × 283,768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,312.17x = 255,224,437,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,224,437,103.36/599,312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,862.26

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