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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,031.78, 1,237,548.65 and 225,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,031.78, 1,237,548.65 and 225,998.10 is: 338,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,031.78 : 1,237,548.65 = 225,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,031.78/1,237,548.65 = 225,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,031.78x = 1,237,548.65 × 225,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,031.78x = 279,683,644,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,683,644,122.56/825,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,997.42

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