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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,763.64, 899,820.06 and 283,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,763.64, 899,820.06 and 283,785.88 is: 425,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,763.64 : 899,820.06 = 283,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,763.64/899,820.06 = 283,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,763.64x = 899,820.06 × 283,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,763.64x = 255,356,227,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,356,227,568.75/599,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,761.43

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