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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,472.78, 899,652.04 and 283,929.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,472.78, 899,652.04 and 283,929.69 is: 426,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,472.78 : 899,652.04 = 283,929.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,472.78/899,652.04 = 283,929.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,472.78x = 899,652.04 × 283,929.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,472.78x = 255,437,924,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,437,924,825.07/599,472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,104.29

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