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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,048.65, 1,237,573.94 and 226,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,048.65, 1,237,573.94 and 226,014.96 is: 339,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,048.65 : 1,237,573.94 = 226,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,048.65/1,237,573.94 = 226,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,048.65x = 1,237,573.94 × 226,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,048.65x = 279,710,225,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,710,225,111.18/825,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,022.71

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