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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,030.50, 1,237,546.73 and 225,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,030.50, 1,237,546.73 and 225,996.83 is: 338,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,030.50 : 1,237,546.73 = 225,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,030.50/1,237,546.73 = 225,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,030.50x = 1,237,546.73 × 225,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,030.50x = 279,681,631,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,681,631,769.13/825,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,995.51

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