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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,030.75, 1,237,547.11 and 225,997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,030.75, 1,237,547.11 and 225,997.07 is: 338,995.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,030.75 : 1,237,547.11 = 225,997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,030.75/1,237,547.11 = 225,997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,030.75x = 1,237,547.11 × 225,997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,030.75x = 279,682,023,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,682,023,375.84/825,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,995.88

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