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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,038.82, 1,237,559.29 and 226,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,038.82, 1,237,559.29 and 226,005.25 is: 339,008.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,038.82 : 1,237,559.29 = 226,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,038.82/1,237,559.29 = 226,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,038.82x = 1,237,559.29 × 226,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,038.82x = 279,694,890,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,694,890,538.48/825,038.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,008.16

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