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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,273.50, 1,225,910.25 and 226,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,273.50, 1,225,910.25 and 226,297.50 is: 339,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,273.50 : 1,225,910.25 = 226,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,273.50/1,225,910.25 = 226,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,273.50x = 1,225,910.25 × 226,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,273.50x = 277,420,424,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,420,424,799.38/817,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,446.25

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