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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,041.77, 1,237,563.70 and 226,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,041.77, 1,237,563.70 and 226,008.18 is: 339,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,041.77 : 1,237,563.70 = 226,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,041.77/1,237,563.70 = 226,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,041.77x = 1,237,563.70 × 226,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,041.77x = 279,699,518,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,699,518,906.05/825,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,012.56

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