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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,421.40, 899,477.70 and 225,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,421.40, 899,477.70 and 225,712.60 is: 338,699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,421.40 : 899,477.70 = 225,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,421.40/899,477.70 = 225,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,421.40x = 899,477.70 × 225,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,421.40x = 203,023,450,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,023,450,309.02/599,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,699.04

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