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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,032.70, 1,237,550.02 and 225,999.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,032.70, 1,237,550.02 and 225,999.02 is: 338,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,032.70 : 1,237,550.02 = 225,999.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,032.70/1,237,550.02 = 225,999.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,032.70x = 1,237,550.02 × 225,999.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,032.70x = 279,685,091,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685,091,720.98/825,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,998.80

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