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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,562.80, 898,998.60 and 225,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,562.80, 898,998.60 and 225,623.60 is: 338,305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,562.80 : 898,998.60 = 225,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,562.80/898,998.60 = 225,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,562.80x = 898,998.60 × 225,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,562.80x = 202,835,300,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,835,300,526.96/599,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,305.35

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