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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,373.72, 899,095.23 and 225,399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,373.72, 899,095.23 and 225,399.96 is: 338,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,373.72 : 899,095.23 = 225,399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,373.72/899,095.23 = 225,399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,373.72x = 899,095.23 × 225,399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,373.72x = 202,656,028,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,656,028,878.19/599,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,112.97

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