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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,043.08, 1,237,565.69 and 226,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,043.08, 1,237,565.69 and 226,009.50 is: 339,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,043.08 : 1,237,565.69 = 226,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,043.08/1,237,565.69 = 226,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,043.08x = 1,237,565.69 × 226,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,043.08x = 279,701,601,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,701,601,684.01/825,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,014.54

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