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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,392.24, 899,530.80 and 283,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,392.24, 899,530.80 and 283,848.64 is: 425,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,392.24 : 899,530.80 = 283,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,392.24/899,530.80 = 283,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,392.24x = 899,530.80 × 283,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,392.24x = 255,330,594,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,330,594,218.11/599,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,982.48

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