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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,340.92, 1,237,982.16 and 226,292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,340.92, 1,237,982.16 and 226,292.46 is: 339,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,340.92 : 1,237,982.16 = 226,292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,340.92/1,237,982.16 = 226,292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,340.92x = 1,237,982.16 × 226,292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,340.92x = 280,146,028,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,146,028,422.51/825,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,430.68

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