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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,475.22, 899,247.39 and 225,501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,475.22, 899,247.39 and 225,501.46 is: 338,265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,475.22 : 899,247.39 = 225,501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,475.22/899,247.39 = 225,501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,475.22x = 899,247.39 × 225,501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,475.22x = 202,781,599,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,781,599,346.19/599,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,265.19

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