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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,033.91, 1,237,551.84 and 226,000.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,033.91, 1,237,551.84 and 226,000.23 is: 339,000.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,033.91 : 1,237,551.84 = 226,000.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,033.91/1,237,551.84 = 226,000.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,033.91x = 1,237,551.84 × 226,000.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,033.91x = 279,687,000,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,687,000,476.92/825,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,000.61

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