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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,277.40, 899,261.70 and 225,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,277.40, 899,261.70 and 225,568.60 is: 338,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,277.40 : 899,261.70 = 225,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,277.40/899,261.70 = 225,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,277.40x = 899,261.70 × 225,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,277.40x = 202,845,202,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,845,202,702.62/599,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,482.98

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