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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,277.04, 898,918.98 and 199,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,277.04, 898,918.98 and 199,916.62 is: 299,876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,277.04 : 898,918.98 = 199,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,277.04/898,918.98 = 199,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,277.04x = 898,918.98 × 199,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,277.04x = 179,708,844,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,708,844,135.45/599,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,876.07

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