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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,045.58, 1,237,569.44 and 226,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,045.58, 1,237,569.44 and 226,012 is: 339,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,045.58 : 1,237,569.44 = 226,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,045.58/1,237,569.44 = 226,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,045.58x = 1,237,569.44 × 226,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,045.58x = 279,705,544,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,705,544,273.28/825,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,018.29

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