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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,415.22, 899,157.48 and 225,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,415.22, 899,157.48 and 225,441.46 is: 338,175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,415.22 : 899,157.48 = 225,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,415.22/899,157.48 = 225,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,415.22x = 899,157.48 × 225,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,415.22x = 202,707,375,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,707,375,061.12/599,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,175.22

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