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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,459.70, 898,418.63 and 283,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,459.70, 898,418.63 and 283,219.50 is: 424,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,459.70 : 898,418.63 = 283,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,459.70/898,418.63 = 283,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,459.70x = 898,418.63 × 283,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,459.70x = 254,449,675,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,449,675,179.29/599,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,465.02

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