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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,381.84, 899,204.16 and 225,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,381.84, 899,204.16 and 225,404.72 is: 338,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,381.84 : 899,204.16 = 225,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,381.84/899,204.16 = 225,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,381.84x = 899,204.16 × 225,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,381.84x = 202,684,861,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,684,861,907.64/599,381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,156.49

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