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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,751.93, 899,785.62 and 215,539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,751.93, 899,785.62 and 215,539.59 is: 323,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,751.93 : 899,785.62 = 215,539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,751.93/899,785.62 = 215,539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,751.93x = 899,785.62 × 215,539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,751.93x = 193,939,423,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,939,423,622.70/599,751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,366.07

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