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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,234.13, 1,237,718.42 and 226,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,234.13, 1,237,718.42 and 226,055.26 is: 339,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,234.13 : 1,237,718.42 = 226,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,234.13/1,237,718.42 = 226,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,234.13x = 1,237,718.42 × 226,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,234.13x = 279,792,759,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,792,759,239.89/825,234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,046.52

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