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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,137.61, 1,348,675.30 and 225,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,137.61, 1,348,675.30 and 225,224.72 is: 337,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,137.61 : 1,348,675.30 = 225,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,137.61/1,348,675.30 = 225,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,137.61x = 1,348,675.30 × 225,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,137.61x = 303,755,016,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,755,016,813.42/899,137.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,829.29

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