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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,290.96, 1,348,926.72 and 225,364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,290.96, 1,348,926.72 and 225,364.48 is: 338,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,290.96 : 1,348,926.72 = 225,364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,290.96/1,348,926.72 = 225,364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,290.96x = 1,348,926.72 × 225,364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,290.96x = 304,000,168,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,000,168,810.91/899,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,044.28

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