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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,245.66, 899,537.43 and 300,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,245.66, 899,537.43 and 300,344.78 is: 450,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,245.66 : 899,537.43 = 300,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,245.66/899,537.43 = 300,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,245.66x = 899,537.43 × 300,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,245.66x = 270,171,371,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,171,371,515.12/600,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,101.33

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