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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,033.20, 1,237,550.77 and 225,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,033.20, 1,237,550.77 and 225,999.52 is: 338,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,033.20 : 1,237,550.77 = 225,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,033.20/1,237,550.77 = 225,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,033.20x = 1,237,550.77 × 225,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,033.20x = 279,685,879,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685,879,995.63/825,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,999.55

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