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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,269.92, 899,038.96 and 225,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,269.92, 899,038.96 and 225,296.16 is: 337,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,269.92 : 899,038.96 = 225,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,269.92/899,038.96 = 225,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,269.92x = 899,038.96 × 225,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,269.92x = 202,550,025,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,550,025,378.39/599,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,994.65

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