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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,535.96, 1,238,305.26 and 226,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,535.96, 1,238,305.26 and 226,505.32 is: 339,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,535.96 : 1,238,305.26 = 226,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,535.96/1,238,305.26 = 226,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,535.96x = 1,238,305.26 × 226,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,535.96x = 280,482,729,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,482,729,173.98/825,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,758.34

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