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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,932.64, 899,274 and 284,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,932.64, 899,274 and 284,013.92 is: 425,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,932.64 : 899,274 = 284,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,932.64/899,274 = 284,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,932.64x = 899,274 × 284,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,932.64x = 255,406,333,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,406,333,894.08/599,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,725.02

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