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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,462.22, 898,608.90 and 239,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,462.22, 898,608.90 and 239,525.76 is: 359,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,462.22 : 898,608.90 = 239,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,462.22/898,608.90 = 239,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,462.22x = 898,608.90 × 239,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,462.22x = 215,239,979,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,239,979,715.26/599,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,055.12

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