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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,052.96, 898,278.96 and 199,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,052.96, 898,278.96 and 199,553.28 is: 299,229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,052.96 : 898,278.96 = 199,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,052.96/898,278.96 = 199,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,052.96x = 898,278.96 × 199,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,052.96x = 179,254,512,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,254,512,822.99/599,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,229.83

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