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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,140.48, 1,348,679.62 and 225,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,140.48, 1,348,679.62 and 225,227.60 is: 337,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,140.48 : 1,348,679.62 = 225,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,140.48/1,348,679.62 = 225,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,140.48x = 1,348,679.62 × 225,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,140.48x = 303,759,873,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,759,873,981.51/899,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,833.61

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