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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,069.36, 898,542.48 and 199,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,069.36, 898,542.48 and 199,667 is: 299,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,069.36 : 898,542.48 = 199,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,069.36/898,542.48 = 199,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,069.36x = 898,542.48 × 199,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,069.36x = 179,409,281,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,409,281,354.16/599,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,479.98

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