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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,670.73, 898,879.15 and 283,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,670.73, 898,879.15 and 283,751.29 is: 425,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,670.73 : 898,879.15 = 283,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,670.73/898,879.15 = 283,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,670.73x = 898,879.15 × 283,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,670.73x = 255,058,118,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,058,118,366.60/599,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,330.28

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