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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,326.08, 899,329.92 and 220,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,326.08, 899,329.92 and 220,198.08 is: 330,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,326.08 : 899,329.92 = 220,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,326.08/899,329.92 = 220,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,326.08x = 899,329.92 × 220,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,326.08x = 198,030,721,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,030,721,670.55/599,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,422.33

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