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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,234.84, 1,348,821.12 and 225,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,234.84, 1,348,821.12 and 225,322.04 is: 337,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,234.84 : 1,348,821.12 = 225,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,234.84/1,348,821.12 = 225,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,234.84x = 1,348,821.12 × 225,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,234.84x = 303,919,126,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,919,126,353.49/899,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,975.26

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