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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,215.73, 898,827.03 and 199,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,215.73, 898,827.03 and 199,855.35 is: 299,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,215.73 : 898,827.03 = 199,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,215.73/898,827.03 = 199,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,215.73x = 898,827.03 × 199,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,215.73x = 179,635,390,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,635,390,670.11/599,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,784.17

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