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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,138.60, 1,348,676.79 and 225,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,138.60, 1,348,676.79 and 225,225.70 is: 337,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,138.60 : 1,348,676.79 = 225,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,138.60/1,348,676.79 = 225,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,138.60x = 1,348,676.79 × 225,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,138.60x = 303,756,674,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,756,674,101.50/899,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,830.76

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