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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,347.32, 898,720.02 and 199,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,347.32, 898,720.02 and 199,846.68 is: 299,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,347.32 : 898,720.02 = 199,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,347.32/898,720.02 = 199,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,347.32x = 898,720.02 × 199,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,347.32x = 179,606,212,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,606,212,246.53/599,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,669.67

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