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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,031.68, 1,237,548.52 and 225,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,031.68, 1,237,548.52 and 225,998 is: 338,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,031.68 : 1,237,548.52 = 225,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,031.68/1,237,548.52 = 225,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,031.68x = 1,237,548.52 × 225,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,031.68x = 279,683,490,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,683,490,422.96/825,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,997.27

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