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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,181.07, 1,348,740.52 and 225,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,181.07, 1,348,740.52 and 225,268.16 is: 337,894.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,181.07 : 1,348,740.52 = 225,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,181.07/1,348,740.52 = 225,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,181.07x = 1,348,740.52 × 225,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,181.07x = 303,828,287,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,828,287,950.97/899,181.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,894.45

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