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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,427.34, 898,353.68 and 283,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,427.34, 898,353.68 and 283,974.46 is: 425,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,427.34 : 898,353.68 = 283,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,427.34/898,353.68 = 283,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,427.34x = 898,353.68 × 283,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,427.34x = 255,109,499,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,109,499,098.61/599,427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,588.70

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