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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,316.64, 1,348,942.48 and 225,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,316.64, 1,348,942.48 and 225,403.04 is: 338,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,316.64 : 1,348,942.48 = 225,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,316.64/1,348,942.48 = 225,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,316.64x = 1,348,942.48 × 225,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,316.64x = 304,055,735,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,055,735,777.14/899,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,096.42

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