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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,672.73, 898,882.14 and 283,753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,672.73, 898,882.14 and 283,753.29 is: 425,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,672.73 : 898,882.14 = 283,753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,672.73/898,882.14 = 283,753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,672.73x = 898,882.14 × 283,753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,672.73x = 255,060,764,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,060,764,547.24/599,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,333.27

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