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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,048.12, 1,237,573.26 and 226,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,048.12, 1,237,573.26 and 226,014.60 is: 339,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,048.12 : 1,237,573.26 = 226,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,048.12/1,237,573.26 = 226,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,048.12x = 1,237,573.26 × 226,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,048.12x = 279,709,625,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,709,625,329.60/825,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,022.20

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