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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,024.18, 1,237,537.26 and 225,990.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,024.18, 1,237,537.26 and 225,990.51 is: 338,986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,024.18 : 1,237,537.26 = 225,990.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,024.18/1,237,537.26 = 225,990.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,024.18x = 1,237,537.26 × 225,990.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,024.18x = 279,671,676,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,671,676,531.40/825,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,986.04

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