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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,044.58, 1,237,567.94 and 226,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,044.58, 1,237,567.94 and 226,011 is: 339,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,044.58 : 1,237,567.94 = 226,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,044.58/1,237,567.94 = 226,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,044.58x = 1,237,567.94 × 226,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,044.58x = 279,703,967,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,703,967,687.34/825,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,016.79

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