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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,139.47, 1,348,678.10 and 225,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,139.47, 1,348,678.10 and 225,226.58 is: 337,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,139.47 : 1,348,678.10 = 225,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,139.47/1,348,678.10 = 225,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,139.47x = 1,348,678.10 × 225,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,139.47x = 303,758,159,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,758,159,918.66/899,139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,832.08

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