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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,048.99, 1,237,574.48 and 226,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,048.99, 1,237,574.48 and 226,015.29 is: 339,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,048.99 : 1,237,574.48 = 226,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,048.99/1,237,574.48 = 226,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,048.99x = 1,237,574.48 × 226,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,048.99x = 279,710,753,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,710,753,863.72/825,048.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,023.21

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