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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,031.40, 1,237,548.09 and 225,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,031.40, 1,237,548.09 and 225,997.73 is: 338,996.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,031.40 : 1,237,548.09 = 225,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,031.40/1,237,548.09 = 225,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,031.40x = 1,237,548.09 × 225,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,031.40x = 279,683,052,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,683,052,918.10/825,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,996.86

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