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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,354.93, 1,349,000.28 and 225,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,354.93, 1,349,000.28 and 225,441.81 is: 338,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,354.93 : 1,349,000.28 = 225,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,354.93/1,349,000.28 = 225,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,354.93x = 1,349,000.28 × 225,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,354.93x = 304,121,064,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,121,064,813.71/899,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,154.67

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