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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,751.19, 899,784.52 and 215,538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,751.19, 899,784.52 and 215,538.85 is: 323,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,751.19 : 899,784.52 = 215,538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,751.19/899,784.52 = 215,538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,751.19x = 899,784.52 × 215,538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,751.19x = 193,938,516,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,938,516,213.20/599,751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,364.95

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