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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,005.60, 898,508.40 and 155,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,005.60, 898,508.40 and 155,773.60 is: 233,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,005.60 : 898,508.40 = 155,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,005.60/898,508.40 = 155,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,005.60x = 898,508.40 × 155,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,005.60x = 139,963,888,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963,888,098.24/599,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,660.40

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