Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,051.99, 1,237,578.98 and 226,018.29
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 825,051.99, 1,237,578.98 and 226,018.29 is: 339,027.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,051.99 : 1,237,578.98 = 226,018.29 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,051.99/1,237,578.98 = 226,018.29/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,051.99x = 1,237,578.98 × 226,018.29 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,051.99x = 279,715,483,669.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,715,483,669.45/825,051.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,027.71
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