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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,331.78, 1,237,914.68 and 226,353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,331.78, 1,237,914.68 and 226,353.16 is: 339,506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,331.78 : 1,237,914.68 = 226,353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,331.78/1,237,914.68 = 226,353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,331.78x = 1,237,914.68 × 226,353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,331.78x = 280,205,898,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,205,898,496.62/825,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,506.98

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