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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,196.89, 1,348,764.08 and 225,283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,196.89, 1,348,764.08 and 225,283.91 is: 337,918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,196.89 : 1,348,764.08 = 225,283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,196.89/1,348,764.08 = 225,283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,196.89x = 1,348,764.08 × 225,283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,196.89x = 303,854,837,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,854,837,739.71/899,196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,918.03

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