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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,411.92, 899,251.80 and 225,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,411.92, 899,251.80 and 225,438.16 is: 338,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,411.92 : 899,251.80 = 225,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,411.92/899,251.80 = 225,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,411.92x = 899,251.80 × 225,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,411.92x = 202,725,671,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,725,671,168.69/599,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,207.61

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