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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,039.12, 1,237,559.68 and 226,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,039.12, 1,237,559.68 and 226,005.44 is: 339,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,039.12 : 1,237,559.68 = 226,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,039.12/1,237,559.68 = 226,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,039.12x = 1,237,559.68 × 226,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,039.12x = 279,695,220,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,695,220,004.66/825,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,008.43

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