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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,669.73, 898,877.66 and 283,750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,669.73, 898,877.66 and 283,750.29 is: 425,328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,669.73 : 898,877.66 = 283,750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,669.73/898,877.66 = 283,750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,669.73x = 898,877.66 × 283,750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,669.73x = 255,056,795,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,056,795,280.77/599,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,328.78

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