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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,137.92, 1,236,007.08 and 225,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824,137.92, 1,236,007.08 and 225,101.88 is: 337,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824,137.92 : 1,236,007.08 = 225,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824,137.92/1,236,007.08 = 225,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824,137.92x = 1,236,007.08 × 225,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824,137.92x = 278,227,517,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,227,517,401.31/824,137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,598.25

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