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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,047.76, 1,237,572.62 and 226,014.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,047.76, 1,237,572.62 and 226,014.09 is: 339,021.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,047.76 : 1,237,572.62 = 226,014.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,047.76/1,237,572.62 = 226,014.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,047.76x = 1,237,572.62 × 226,014.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,047.76x = 279,708,849,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,708,849,518.22/825,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,021.40

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