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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,019.17, 1,237,529.76 and 225,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,019.17, 1,237,529.76 and 225,985.51 is: 338,978.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,019.17 : 1,237,529.76 = 225,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,019.17/1,237,529.76 = 225,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,019.17x = 1,237,529.76 × 225,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,019.17x = 279,663,793,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,663,793,953.78/825,019.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,978.54

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