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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,178.21, 1,348,736.10 and 225,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,178.21, 1,348,736.10 and 225,265.29 is: 337,890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,178.21 : 1,348,736.10 = 225,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,178.21/1,348,736.10 = 225,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,178.21x = 1,348,736.10 × 225,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,178.21x = 303,823,428,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,823,428,699.97/899,178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,890.11

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