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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,529.64, 899,287.98 and 150,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,529.64, 899,287.98 and 150,245.32 is: 225,366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,529.64 : 899,287.98 = 150,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,529.64/899,287.98 = 150,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,529.64x = 899,287.98 × 150,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,529.64x = 135,113,810,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,113,810,327.25/599,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,366.36

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