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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,030.69, 1,237,547.01 and 225,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,030.69, 1,237,547.01 and 225,997.01 is: 338,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,030.69 : 1,237,547.01 = 225,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,030.69/1,237,547.01 = 225,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,030.69x = 1,237,547.01 × 225,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,030.69x = 279,681,923,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,681,923,994.44/825,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,995.78

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