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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,756.59, 899,792.45 and 215,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,756.59, 899,792.45 and 215,544.24 is: 323,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,756.59 : 899,792.45 = 215,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,756.59/899,792.45 = 215,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,756.59x = 899,792.45 × 215,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,756.59x = 193,945,081,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,945,081,503.61/599,756.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,372.99

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