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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,054, 1,237,581.98 and 226,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,054, 1,237,581.98 and 226,020.30 is: 339,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,054 : 1,237,581.98 = 226,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,054/1,237,581.98 = 226,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,054x = 1,237,581.98 × 226,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,054x = 279,718,650,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,718,650,394.19/825,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,030.72

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