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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,018.59, 898,961.44 and 234,333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,018.59, 898,961.44 and 234,333.99 is: 351,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,018.59 : 898,961.44 = 234,333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,018.59/898,961.44 = 234,333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,018.59x = 898,961.44 × 234,333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,018.59x = 210,657,218,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,657,218,416.56/599,018.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,670.59

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