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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,748.61, 899,178.50 and 363,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,748.61, 899,178.50 and 363,035.29 is: 544,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,748.61 : 899,178.50 = 363,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,748.61/899,178.50 = 363,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,748.61x = 899,178.50 × 363,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,748.61x = 326,433,525,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,433,525,694.09/599,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,283.92

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