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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,754.33, 899,789.05 and 215,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,754.33, 899,789.05 and 215,541.97 is: 323,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,754.33 : 899,789.05 = 215,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,754.33/899,789.05 = 215,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,754.33x = 899,789.05 × 215,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,754.33x = 193,942,304,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,942,304,421.43/599,754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,369.58

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