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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,032.91, 1,237,550.34 and 225,999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,032.91, 1,237,550.34 and 225,999.23 is: 338,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,032.91 : 1,237,550.34 = 225,999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,032.91/1,237,550.34 = 225,999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,032.91x = 1,237,550.34 × 225,999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,032.91x = 279,685,417,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685,417,738.49/825,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,999.10

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