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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,224.71, 1,237,704.25 and 226,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,224.71, 1,237,704.25 and 226,045.79 is: 339,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,224.71 : 1,237,704.25 = 226,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,224.71/1,237,704.25 = 226,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,224.71x = 1,237,704.25 × 226,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,224.71x = 279,777,833,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,777,833,289.20/825,224.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,032.30

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