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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,051, 1,237,577.48 and 226,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,051, 1,237,577.48 and 226,017.30 is: 339,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,051 : 1,237,577.48 = 226,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,051/1,237,577.48 = 226,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,051x = 1,237,577.48 × 226,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,051x = 279,713,920,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,713,920,570.40/825,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,026.22

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