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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,029.69, 1,237,545.51 and 225,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,029.69, 1,237,545.51 and 225,996.01 is: 338,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,029.69 : 1,237,545.51 = 225,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,029.69/1,237,545.51 = 225,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,029.69x = 1,237,545.51 × 225,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,029.69x = 279,680,341,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,680,341,265.69/825,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,994.28

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