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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,634.72, 899,374.08 and 284,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,634.72, 899,374.08 and 284,292 is: 426,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,634.72 : 899,374.08 = 284,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,634.72/899,374.08 = 284,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,634.72x = 899,374.08 × 284,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,634.72x = 255,684,855,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,684,855,951.36/599,634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,401.02

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