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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,032.78, 1,237,550.16 and 225,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,032.78, 1,237,550.16 and 225,999.10 is: 338,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,032.78 : 1,237,550.16 = 225,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,032.78/1,237,550.16 = 225,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,032.78x = 1,237,550.16 × 225,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,032.78x = 279,685,221,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685,221,234.86/825,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,998.92

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