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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,239.65, 898,862.82 and 199,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,239.65, 898,862.82 and 199,879.32 is: 299,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,239.65 : 898,862.82 = 199,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,239.65/898,862.82 = 199,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,239.65x = 898,862.82 × 199,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,239.65x = 179,664,090,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,664,090,452.34/599,239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,820.10

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