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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,036.13, 1,237,555.26 and 226,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,036.13, 1,237,555.26 and 226,002.56 is: 339,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,036.13 : 1,237,555.26 = 226,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,036.13/1,237,555.26 = 226,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,036.13x = 1,237,555.26 × 226,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,036.13x = 279,690,650,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,690,650,713.69/825,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,004.12

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