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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,209.84, 1,348,783.56 and 225,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,209.84, 1,348,783.56 and 225,297.04 is: 337,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,209.84 : 1,348,783.56 = 225,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,209.84/1,348,783.56 = 225,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,209.84x = 1,348,783.56 × 225,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,209.84x = 303,876,943,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,876,943,668.66/899,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,937.74

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