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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,036.63, 1,237,555.91 and 226,002.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,036.63, 1,237,555.91 and 226,002.93 is: 339,004.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,036.63 : 1,237,555.91 = 226,002.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,036.63/1,237,555.91 = 226,002.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,036.63x = 1,237,555.91 × 226,002.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,036.63x = 279,691,261,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,691,261,698.82/825,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,004.66

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