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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,235.58, 899,353.82 and 422,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,235.58, 899,353.82 and 422,368.90 is: 632,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,235.58 : 899,353.82 = 422,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,235.58/899,353.82 = 422,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,235.58x = 899,353.82 × 422,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,235.58x = 379,859,083,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,859,083,664.20/600,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,849.99

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