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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,359.13, 898,478.20 and 220,178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,359.13, 898,478.20 and 220,178.06 is: 330,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,359.13 : 898,478.20 = 220,178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,359.13/898,478.20 = 220,178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,359.13x = 898,478.20 × 220,178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,359.13x = 197,825,186,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,825,186,824.65/599,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,061.19

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