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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,250.99, 898,755.24 and 220,041.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,250.99, 898,755.24 and 220,041.57 is: 330,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,250.99 : 898,755.24 = 220,041.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,250.99/898,755.24 = 220,041.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,250.99x = 898,755.24 × 220,041.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,250.99x = 197,763,514,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,763,514,055.33/599,250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,017.83

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