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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,335.39, 1,237,973.91 and 226,286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,335.39, 1,237,973.91 and 226,286.93 is: 339,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,335.39 : 1,237,973.91 = 226,286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,335.39/1,237,973.91 = 226,286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,335.39x = 1,237,973.91 × 226,286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,335.39x = 280,137,315,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,137,315,514.00/825,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,422.40

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