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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,139.98, 1,348,678.85 and 225,227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,139.98, 1,348,678.85 and 225,227.09 is: 337,832.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,139.98 : 1,348,678.85 = 225,227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,139.98/1,348,678.85 = 225,227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,139.98x = 1,348,678.85 × 225,227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,139.98x = 303,759,005,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,759,005,986.65/899,139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,832.83

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