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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,545.53, 899,459.84 and 194,736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,545.53, 899,459.84 and 194,736.49 is: 292,150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,545.53 : 899,459.84 = 194,736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,545.53/899,459.84 = 194,736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,545.53x = 899,459.84 × 194,736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,545.53x = 175,157,650,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,157,650,375.75/599,545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,150.71

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