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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,411.76, 898,920 and 199,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,411.76, 898,920 and 199,942.44 is: 299,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,411.76 : 898,920 = 199,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,411.76/898,920 = 199,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,411.76x = 898,920 × 199,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,411.76x = 179,732,258,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,732,258,164.80/599,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,847.73

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