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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,504.01, 899,316.45 and 194,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,504.01, 899,316.45 and 194,679.24 is: 292,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,504.01 : 899,316.45 = 194,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,504.01/899,316.45 = 194,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,504.01x = 899,316.45 × 194,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,504.01x = 175,078,243,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,078,243,005.50/599,504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,038.49

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