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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,029.40, 1,237,545.09 and 225,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,029.40, 1,237,545.09 and 225,995.72 is: 338,993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,029.40 : 1,237,545.09 = 225,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,029.40/1,237,545.09 = 225,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,029.40x = 1,237,545.09 × 225,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,029.40x = 279,679,898,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,679,898,005.31/825,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,993.86

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