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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,527.64, 899,284.98 and 150,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,527.64, 899,284.98 and 150,243.32 is: 225,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,527.64 : 899,284.98 = 150,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,527.64/899,284.98 = 150,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,527.64x = 899,284.98 × 150,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,527.64x = 135,111,561,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,111,561,021.33/599,527.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,363.36

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