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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,373.84, 899,192.16 and 225,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,373.84, 899,192.16 and 225,396.72 is: 338,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,373.84 : 899,192.16 = 225,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,373.84/899,192.16 = 225,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,373.84x = 899,192.16 × 225,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,373.84x = 202,674,963,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,674,963,513.72/599,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,144.49

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