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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,049.62, 1,237,575.51 and 226,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,049.62, 1,237,575.51 and 226,016.10 is: 339,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,049.62 : 1,237,575.51 = 226,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,049.62/1,237,575.51 = 226,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,049.62x = 1,237,575.51 × 226,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,049.62x = 279,711,990,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,711,990,225.71/825,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,024.45

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